BLACK BEAN, RICE AND QUESO MINI TACOS

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Kids will love these filled mini tacos, which are packed with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, cheese and drizzled with Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso sauce. Easy to assemble and great for on-the-go, busy families.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 package (12 count) Old El Paso™ Mini Soft Tortilla Bowls
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 cup Old El Paso™ ™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso sauce

Steps:

  • In 1 to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat white rice and water to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; stir in butter, lime juice and cilantro. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, place tortilla bowls.
  • In medium bowl, mix beans and green chiles. Divide rice mixture evenly among tortilla bowls; top each with 2 teaspoons of the cheese. Divide bean mixture evenly among tortilla bowls; top each with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Top with pico de gallo and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Dawn East
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I love these tacos! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Arvit Vai
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice.


Ember Johnson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy these tacos. They're flavorful and satisfying.


moon baloch
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating black beans and rice.


Maryhope Ngonyo
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I'm always looking for new ways to use black beans and rice, and these tacos are a great option. They're healthy and delicious.


Sohel Md
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These tacos are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


KhanAli KhanAli
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I was looking for a new taco recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These tacos are delicious and they're so easy to make.


The Neko Hunter Of Shadows
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These tacos are a great way to change up your Taco Tuesday routine. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the cooking process.


Sayalishous
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed these tacos. They were flavorful and not too spicy.


Ani Nwachukwu
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I made these tacos for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Crusty Dusty Dinosaur
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These mini tacos are a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Ubaidawan Awan
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I've made these tacos several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Ghulam Muhammad
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I was a little disappointed with these tacos. The black beans were too mushy and the queso was bland.


Hassan Manzor
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tacos turned out perfectly. They were crispy and flavorful.


NaNa Yaw Forvint
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I made these tacos for my family and they were a huge success! My kids loved them and even my picky husband ate seconds.


Anathi Mngcwenge
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These mini tacos are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're also great for a party because they're so easy to make ahead of time.


Ahmad Sha
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The queso and rice helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.


Rod Marsden
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These mini tacos were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.