Crispy Vegetarian Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans refried black beans
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 12 taco shells
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups lettuce, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the onions, garlic and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine the beans, salsa, and optional cilantro in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 2 minutes or until heated through.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes and sauté them for about 2 more minutes.

6. 6

   Stand the taco shells up in a large casserole dish.

7. 7

   Fill each taco shell with bean mixture, then veggie mixture, then cheese.

8. 8

   Place the tacos in the oven and heat until shells are hot and crispy and cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.

9. 9

   Take tacos out of the oven. Add sour cream and additional salsa, if desired.