EASY Black Bean Chalupas
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EASY Black Bean Chalupas
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A fun twist to the classic, these chalupas use parathas for the outer shells and are filled with a delicious spicy black bean filling, creamy baja sauce topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ cup red pepper finely diced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper finely diced
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped optional
Baja Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
To Serve
- 6 Kawan Parathas **
- 1 cup lettuce finely chopped
- ½ cup tomatoes diced small
- ¼ cup red onion diced small
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Baja sauce - Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Black Bean Filling - Heat oil in a medium pan, add onion, red pepper, green pepper, jalapeno, and saute until the veggies start to soften about 5 minutes. Add beans, taco seasoning, salt, and mix well. Add water and mix. Lightly mash with a potato masher, Garnish with cilantro. Reserve the filling
- Shells - Add Kawan paratha on a preheated skillet and book about 80%. Repeat with the second paratha. Fold both in the middle to form a semi-circle and place in a preheated air fryer. Cook at 350 F for 5 minutes. Carefully take out the crispy air-fried paratha shells with a silicone spatula. Continue to cook and air fry the remaining parathas.
- Assemble - Take one of the folded parathas and evenly spread about ¼ cup of bean filling in the middle. Spread lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese on top. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sauce on top and serve.
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Notes
- The Nutrition facts do not include frozen Kawan Parathas. Each Plain Parathas is 280Kcal, 35 g carb, 14 g fat, and 5 g protein. You can also use their low GI parathas, wheat parathas which vary in nutrition.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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