Black Bean Tacos

Name: Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 15 ounce 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 cup shredded lettuce; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 0.75 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste); 3 ounce tortilla chips (for serving)

Quick and easy black bean tacos featuring a savory and spicy bean filling, served in warm corn tortillas with crunchy lettuce, fresh salsa, and tortilla chips.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Vegan
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar
High-Fiber
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
15 ounce 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 cup shredded lettuce
0.5 cup salsa
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
0.75 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste)
3 ounce tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rinsed black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Pour in 1/4 cup of vegetable broth or water. Mash about half of the beans with the back of a fork to create a slightly chunky texture. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
While the bean filling simmers, warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
Assemble the tacos: spoon the black bean filling into the warm corn tortillas, top with shredded lettuce, and a dollop of store-bought salsa. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bean filling. If you like, serve with a side of guacamole or a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 18.2 g
Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 15.4 g
Sodium: 790 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Sugar: 4.1 g