1 and 1/2cupscooked black beans with liquid(see notes)
salt and pepperto taste
For the BBQ pulled carrot tacos:
6corn tortillas
BBQ pulled carrots(above)
quick re-fried black beans(above)
2avocadoscubed
1/4head of purple cabbageshredded
(optional) dressing or sauce of choice (I used ranch)
other toppings as desired
Instructions
For the BBQ pulled carrots:
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. When hot, add the shredded carrot and quickly stir to distribute the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring and flipping the carrot occasionally.
Once the carrot is starting to dry out and lightly brown, add the BBQ sauce and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the carrot is cooked to your preference. I like mine to still have a little bit of bite to them. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, hot sauce, etc.
For the quick re-fried black beans:
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is starting to brown.
Add the black beans with liquid and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally (taking care to scrape around the bottom of the pan) and mashing the beans as you stir, until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
For the BBQ pulled carrot tacos:
(optional, but recommended) Warm the tortillas in a skillet for 30-40 seconds per side to make them more pliable for filling.
Spread a dollop of re-fried black beans onto a tortilla, then top it with a handful of the BBQ pulled carrots, and the other toppings to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
BEAN COOKING LIQUID: If you are using canned black beans, simply use the entire contents of can including the liquid. If you are using beans that you cooked yourself, use about 1/4 cup of reserved cooking liquid, or substitute with vegetable broth.MAKE AHEAD: Carrots and beans can be cooked in advance and reheated before serving. The beans thicken as they cool, so add a splash of liquid when you're reheating them.TOPPINGS: Mix and match your favorite toppings, but I don't recommend skipping the fresh cabbage, as it provides a little crunch which gives a needed texture contrast!