Black Bean Tacos

Hearty and flavorful black bean tacos loaded with fresh toppings and a creamy avocado crema, served with crisp tortilla chips and a quick cabbage slaw.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.49/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Kosher
• Halal

Tags

• fresh
• healthy
• quick
• spicy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 cup vegetable broth
• 6 corn tortillas (small)
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 cup green cabbage (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 ounce tortilla chips
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Stir in the rinsed black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to toast the spices. Add the vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Gently mash about half of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a creamier texture. Cook for 5 minutes, until liquid has mostly absorbed.
3. For the avocado crema, mash the avocado in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. For the quick slaw, toss the shredded green cabbage with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
4. Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (microwave, dry skillet, or oven).
5. To assemble, spoon the black bean mixture into the warm tortillas. Top with avocado crema, chopped fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of the quick cabbage slaw. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.

Notes

You can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the tacos for extra brightness. For an even bolder flavor, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the bean mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbohydrates: 83 g
• Fat: 24.5 g
• Fiber: 22.5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Sugar: 5.5 g