Tortilla Cups
Tortilla Cups
Share this unique taco twist with your friends and family at your next gathering.
  • CourseAppetizers
  • CuisineMexican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 4 tortilla cups
Prep Time Cook Time
25minutes 30minutes
Tortilla Cups
Tortilla Cups
Share this unique taco twist with your friends and family at your next gathering.
  • CourseAppetizers
  • CuisineMexican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 4 tortilla cups
Prep Time Cook Time
25minutes 30minutes
Ingredients
  • 1Tbsp olive oil
  • 12oz hamburger crumbles (meatless)
  • 1/2C yellow onions(chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove(minced)
  • 1Tbsp chili powder
  • 2tsp cumin
  • 1/4tsp black pepper
  • 1/2C water
  • 15oz refried beans(vegetarian)
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2/3C cheddar cheese (soy)(shredded)
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat the oil; add the meatless crumbles, onion and garlic, and saute until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, black pepper and water; cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Using a biscuit cutter or glass rim, cut out circles in the tortillas (about 3 inches in diameter) and make three 1/4-inch slices in each one. Note: Using corn tortillas, you should be able to cut two rounds from each tortilla.
  4. Press the tortilla rounds into a small cupcake tin (greased) and bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until very lightly browned / set.
  5. Drop a small amount of beans and crumble mixture into each tortilla cup; add the cheese and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

You can also use flour tortillas.

Serve with sour cream, salsa, green onions, black olives, tomatoes and/or guacamole on the side.

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze any ungarnished cups in an airtight container for up to six months.

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Nutrition Facts
Tortilla Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Potassium 305mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 8%
Iron 24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
83.2 Water saved (gallons)
177 Manure not deposited (pounds)
251 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
434 Methane not created (gallons)
5,305 CO2 not released (pounds)
.005 Animal lives saved