Cheesy Black Bean & Corn Taco Salad Cups
with Sour Cream
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
Give taco night a twist with these impressively easy (and veggie-friendly!) taco salad cups. While your flour tortillas bake up into crispy, crunchy shells, you’ll mix sautéed corn and black beans with lettuce and a tangy, fajita-spiced dressing. To complete the meal, serve the cups family style with sour cream, extra cheese, and hot sauce.
Ingredients
1 unit
Corn
1 unit
Lime
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Black Beans
1 tablespoon
Fajita Spice Blend
½ cup
Mexican Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Nonstick Cooking Spray
Cooking Oil
Sugar
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Drain corn. Halve lime. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; thinly slice leaves. • Cut four evenly spaced 2-inch slits around the edge of each tortilla (this will help the tortilla form into a cup shape).
• Generously coat 6 cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin (all the cups for 4 servings) with nonstick cooking spray. • Wrap prepared tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30-60 seconds. • Press tortillas into wells of prepared muffin tin to form tortilla cups. • Bake on middle rack until golden brown and crispy, 10-15 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.
• While taco cups bake, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add corn and half the Fajita Spice Blend (you’ll use more later). Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, 4-6 minutes. • Meanwhile, drain beans. • Once corn has cooked 4-6 minutes, add beans to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp Fajita Spice Blend, 1 tsp sugar, 1⁄2 tsp salt, and juice from lime until thoroughly combined (4 TBSP olive oil, 2 tsp Fajita Spice Blend, 2 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). • Add lettuce and bean and corn mixture to bowl with dressing. Toss to combine. • Divide sour cream, Mexican cheese blend, and hot sauce between small serving bowls. Serve taco cups, black bean and corn salad, and toppings family style so everyone can build their own taco cups.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it bland; others enjoyed the taste. Adding extra spices, salsa, or guacamole can boost the flavor 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Fun and easy to make, though shaping the tortilla cups can be tricky. Consider pricking tortillas with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Suggestions: Try adding diced tomatoes, onions, or roasted red peppers for more depth. Keep lettuce separate until serving to prevent wilting.
- Portions: Recipe makes more filling than cups can hold; consider serving extra on the side or using larger tortillas.
- Presentation: Cute and visually appealing, but cups can be messy to eat. Some prefer serving as a regular taco salad.
