Everyone loves a taco party! I will keep this brief. Sometimes you need some vegetables in your life andsometimes you need some fun in your life. This recipe lets you double down onboth. We all love a good taco. We also like to feel as if we ate something thatwas good for us. These double-decker tacos are fun and filling in the bestpossible way. Plus, they are highly customizable. My favorite thing aboutthese tacos is that the avocado is the base layer, so you have cool refreshingavocado, crunchy roasted garbanzo beans and the fun toppings creating alayered effect, with a few black beans in every bite. Delicious! Vegetarian Double-Decker Tacos Ingredients:1 large ripe avocado2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided1 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Mexican oregano1 teaspoon Kosher salt¼ cup Habanero Carrot Curry (Marshall’s Haute Sauce)4 hard taco shells4 flour tortillas (make sure they are similar in size to the hard shells)1- 15 ounce can of Black Beans, drained and rinsed1- 15 ounce can of Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsedOptional Toppings:Additional sauces like Red Chili Lime (Marshall’s Haute Sauce)Sliced RadishShredded Lettuce or Purple CabbageCilantro or BasilPickled PeppersMexican Crema Directions 1. Preheat oven at 375. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.2. In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and the Habanero CarrotCurry sauce. Stir to coat and pour onto the lined baking sheet. Spread them out on the pan, sothey bake evenly. Bake for 30 minutes. Stirring every 10 minutes, until warm and golden.3. Add the black beans, cumin, oregano, and salt to a medium pan. Stir over low heat, until theflavors incorporate and the beans are warmed through.4. Mash the avocado in a bowl with the remaining lime juice and set aside.5. Use this time to prep any additional toppings and set them in small bowls for easycustomization during plating.6. Once black beans are warmed through, mash them with a potato masher until they are a thickpaste and transfer them to a bowl.7. After 3o minutes, remove the garbanzo beans from the oven and transfer to a plate.8. Place the crispy shells and the flour tortillas on the pan and put the pan back in the oven. This will just warm them and impart a little magic flavor. After 2-3 minutes, remove the shells and begin assembly.9. Spread a liberal amount of black beans on a flour tortilla, set a crispy shell in the center and fold the sides of the soft tortilla so that it hugs the crispy shell. Add a layer of avocado to the inside of the taco to form a base (This layer will hold your garbanzo beans in place.) Add a few tablespoons of garbanzo beans. Next top with any optional toppings and repeat with the next double-decker taco. Eat immediately. It would not be a taco party without many tacos! Tacos are a wonderful meal. A fun choose your own adventure that is both delicious and highly customizable. The most important part of the taco is the base. You want good flavor at the center of the taco and then you can dress it however you like! This recipe will help you achieve just that and more. Beef Soft Tacos Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef¾ cup Red Chili Lime Marshall’s Haute Sauce1 tablespoon Sandwich Rub Marshall’s Haute Spices (or 1 teaspoon each KosherSalt, Oregano, Cumin, and chili flakes)2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Yellow Onion, Chopped1 tablespoon butterFlour tortillas(Topping Options)Shredded LettuceGrated Cheddar CheeseDiced TomatoesPickled JalapenosSliced RadishesCilantro Leaves Instructions1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.2. Add onion and sauté 3-5 minutes until soft.3. Add ground beef and break up large pieces of meat as it cooks.4. Once the meat is browned, about 5 minutes, add the dried spices andcontinue to stir and cook for 1 minute.5. Add Red Chili Lime Marshall’s Haute Sauce then reduce heat to low andsimmer for 10 minutes. Continuing to stir as needed to avoid sticking.6. Melt butter in a separate pan over med-high heat. Add tortillas one at a timefor about 30-45 seconds per side.7. Fill the tortilla with the beef mixture and top with desired toppings. Serve withadditional Marshall’s Haute Sauce (Because why not?) Enjoy!
