Transform your taco night with these irresistible Vegetarian Doritos Locos Tacos—an explosion of bold flavors and textures! This creative twist on a fast-food favorite starts with a base of Nacho Cheese Doritos, topped with a hearty, spiced black bean mixture infused with cumin, chili powder, and sautéed vegetables. A soft corn tortilla hugs the Doritos layer, creating the perfect taco shell that combines crunch and chewiness. Each taco is then topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream (or Greek yogurt), shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of vibrant cilantro. Perfectly customizable and ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing, plant-based recipe is a fun and flavorful way to upgrade your meatless meals. Serve with fresh lime wedges for a zesty finishing touch!
Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, and bell pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well blended and heated through.
While the bean mixture is cooking, finely shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, and chop the cilantro.
Slice the lime into wedges for serving.
In a separate pan, warm the corn tortillas by lightly toasting each side for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
To assemble the tacos, take a Doritos chip and evenly spread the cooked bean mixture on top. Add a warmed tortilla over the beans, pressing gently to adhere.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra kick of freshness.
Calories |
2728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 114.7 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.6 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 4783 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.4 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.3 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1533 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1943 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.