Description
If you love savory pumpkin recipes, these Pumpkin and Black Bean Tacos are for you! They’re quick and easy to make and perfect for a healthy fall themed vegetarian dinner. Top these Pumpkin Quesadillas with your favorite toppings and a side of rice and tortilla chips for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup refried black beans, homemade or canned
- 1 cup shredded cheese, I like to use pepper jack
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, or regular paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Cooking spray, butter or oil of choice
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, hot sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream
Instructions
- Scoop pumpkin puree into a medium sized bowl and add in the salt, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir together until completely combined.
- I like to heat my corn tortillas in a pan with a little cooking spray to make them a little more flexible so they don’t break too much when trying to fold them over. You could also heat them in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Lay tortillas out on a flat surface. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons refried beans on one side of the tortilla and top with a spoonful of the pumpkin puree. Spread out in an even layer and top with a small handful of shredded cheese. Fold the other side of the tortilla over so you have a taco.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray or add oil. Place the folded over tacos into the hot pan, I like to do cheese side down so it melts more quickly, and cook until both sides are browned and crispy and cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- The tacos can get a little messy, so you may want to let them cool for a few minutes before eating. Add your favorite toppings and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Notes
If you want your tacos to be crispy, add extra oil and don’t overfill the tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
