Taco Bites (Easy Bean Appetizer)
If you are looking got an easy appetizer and delicious recipe for your next party or a dinner idea that's a big hit with all the kids- Taco cups are here! While traditional tacos are always a hit- they have their downside in terms of overall mess. As a bite-sized appetizer, it's a favorite finger food that is easily customizable.
Ingredients
- 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 can black beans 15 oz undrained
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Toppings: sour cream pico de gallo, green onions, black olives, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ cup chopped red onion and ½ teaspoon salt, then sauté for 6-7 minutes. Stir in 1 can of black beans (undrained) and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, mashing some of the beans. Remove from heat.2-4 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup chopped red onion, 1 can black beans, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Using a cookie cutter, cut four large tortillas into 3.5-inch rounds. Microwave for 15-30 seconds to soften, then brush with olive oil.4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
- Press tortilla rounds into the muffin tin to form cups. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the bean mixture into each, then top with 1 cup shredded cheese.1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, then add toppings of choice. Enjoy!Toppings: sour cream
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
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