Vegetarian Texas Tacos Recipes

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TACOS (& MORE RECIPES!)

Steps:

• Drain the beans, but don't rinse them. Mince the garlic. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not yet browned. Add the beans (drained but not rinsed), cumin, kosher salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and the liquid cooks down and thickens. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
• Review the toppings above and prep them as desired.
• Warm and char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. (See How to Warm Tortillas.)
• Place the black beans in the tortillas, then top with toppings and enjoy.

VEGETARIAN TEXAS TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat.
• Add in the onion and garlic; sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onion is clear.
• Add in the cumin and chili powder; stir for about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the beans and salsa; mash with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher until the mixture is your preferred state of chunky or smooth.
• Season with salt and hot sauce to taste.
• Transfer bean mixture to a casserole dish.
• Top with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
• Cook at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and starts to brown.
• Remove from oven.
• I let everyone assemble their own tacos and set out the bean mixture, taco shells, and all the toppings out on the table.
• Here is how I make mine: I spoon the bean mixture into the taco shell, then add salsa, lettuce, avocado and cheese; then I squeeze a little lime over the top.
• Feel free to add as many or as few toppings as your shell will hold.

VEGETARIAN TACOS

Steps:

• In large fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook the onion, celery, red or green pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened.
• Add garbanzo beans, spices, and a couple tsp of salsa.
• Stir until heated through.
• I like to fit the taco shells in a baking pan, spoon in filling evenly into the shells and bake in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or so.
• It helps the shells from falling apart when you take the first bite.
• Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings.