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Crispy Black Bean and Kale Tacos

Servings 6 Tacos

Ingredients

  • 6 Soft flour tortillas (6" size)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil 
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups kale, washed and chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • Avocado Oil spray
Toppings
  • Green onion, sliced
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Jalapeno, sliced 
  • Sour cream
  • Salsas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a skillet, add avocado oil and heat. Add the chopped onion and diced pepper. Cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chopped kale, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne (optional) salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the kale begins to soften.
  • Add the black beans, water, and tomato paste, and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add some of the mixtures to half of each tortilla shell, top with a small amount of the shredded cheese, fold over the tortilla, and gently press. Place the folded tortilla on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortilla shells.
  • Lightly spray the tortillas with the avocado oil cooking spray and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Top with the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and sliced jalapeno. Serve with sour cream or your favorite salsa.
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