15 Minute Pinto Bean Tacos by I Heart Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or monterey jack)
• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add rinsed and drained pinto beans to the skillet with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through.
4. Mash about half of the beans with a fork or potato masher directly in the skillet to create a creamier texture.
5. Stir in the shredded cheese and cook for another 1-2 minutes until melted.
6. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
7. Spoon the bean and cheese mixture into the warmed tortillas.
8. Serve immediately.