Tacos with Refried Beans and Cheese

Looking for an easy, healthy and budget-friendly meal your whole family will love? Try this tasty taco recipe.

Ingredients:

Serves 4 (2 Tacos Each)

• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium refried beans
• 8 taco shells
• ½ small head of lettuce
• 2 tomatoes
• ½ cup 2% shredded cheese of choice
• taco sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Gently rub onion under cold running water. Peel and chop onion.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Saute chopped onion in vegetable oil for 3 minutes until softened.
4. Wipe top of refried beans can with a damp paper towel and open can carefully.
5. Stir refried beans in with the onions. Heat thoroughly for 5 minutes on medium
6. Spread refried bean mixture in taco shell
7. Gently rub lettuce and tomatoes under cold, running water. Chop 1/2 head of lettuce and tomatoes.
8. Sprinkle tacos with shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes and taco sauce, as desired. Enjoy!

Notes:

• We like corn tortillas because they have less sodium than flour tortillas. If you’re watching your sodium intake, look for simple swaps like corn tortillas or low-sodium refried beans to reduce your overall intake.
• Add bell peppers to this recipe to load up on veggies.
• Looking for an easy way to include your children while preparing this recipe? Have kids tear up lettuce leaves for a colorful taco topping.

Recipe Source: USDA MyPlate

Posted on May 17, 2022