Description

These crispy smashed black bean tacos with mango salsa are bursting with flavor! Made with fresh mango, black beans, and melted cheese, they come together quickly for a delightful meal any night. Perfect for a healthy dinner or a cozy snack, this dish is sure to please everyone!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups diced mango
1 shallot diced
1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
kosher salt and pepper
1 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup freshly grated monterey jack cheese
oil or butter for cooking
8 to 12 small fajita-size flour tortillas

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the diced mango, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well and refrigerate if making ahead.
In another bowl, combine the black beans with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Mash some beans coarsely, leaving some whole for texture.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned black beans, cooking until crispy on the edges and heated through. Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.
Transfer the black bean mix to a plate.
In the same skillet, add a little oil or butter. Place cheese and beans on one half of each tortilla, fold them over, and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, with melted cheese.
Serve the tacos hot with the mango salsa on the side!

Notes

Mango salsa can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno according to your taste.
For a vegan option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 310
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 30mg