Vegetarian Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Indulge in the ultimate Vegetarian Cheesy Gordita Crunch—a mouthwatering fusion of bold Tex-Mex flavors and irresistible textures! This easy-to-make recipe features a perfectly cheesy outer flatbread wrapped around a crisp corn taco shell, creating the ultimate contrast of crunchy and soft in every bite. Filled with spiced black beans, sautéed veggies, and topped with vibrant, fresh ingredients like shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and tangy salsa, this vegetarian twist on a fast-food classic is perfect for Meatless Mondays or any taco night craving. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with flavor, it's a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner your whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 4 Soft flatbreads or Gordita shells
• 4 Corn taco shells
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
• 1 large Tomato, diced
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the black beans and taco seasoning, mixing well to coat the vegetables and beans evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Place the flatbreads or gordita shells on a baking sheet. Divide the shredded cheddar cheese equally among the flatbreads or gordita shells.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7

Carefully remove the flatbreads from the oven and place a corn taco shell inside each melted cheese flatbread. Gently fold the edges to enclose the corn shell.

Step 8

Fill each taco shell with a portion of the cooked black bean mixture.

Step 9

Top each filled taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.

Step 10

Serve the vegetarian cheesy gordita crunch warm, and enjoy the combination of textures and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2080g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3331.3

Total Fat 184.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 357.1mg	0%
Sodium 7982.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.8g
Protein 123.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2591.5mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 3292.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 37.7%