Black Bean Tacos

Name: Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels; 15 ounces canned black beans; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ cup salsa; salt and pepper to taste; 8 small corn tortillas; toppings as desired

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 tacos
Calories
176 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Black Bean Tacos

Layla Henson

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Super quick and nutritious meatless meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels thawed
15 ounces canned black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ cup salsa
salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas, 6-inches
toppings as desired

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Instructions

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add corn, black beans, seasonings, and salsa. Simmer 5-6 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
Slightly mash some of the beans if desired. Taste and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Spoon into tortillas and top as desired.

Notes

To use canned beans, rinse thoroughly in a colander.
To use canned beans, rinse thoroughly in a colander.
To use dried beans, soak dried black beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse. Place in a pot and bring to a simmer, cook 60-90 minutes or until tender. For other types of beans, follow this simple guide for soaking and cooking beans.
To use dried beans, soak dried black beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse. Place in a pot and bring to a simmer, cook 60-90 minutes or until tender. For other types of beans, follow this simple guide for soaking and cooking beans.
soaking and cooking beans
Any kind of canned or dried beans can be used for tacos. Pinto beans, great northern beans, even lentils can be used, be sure to follow the same procedure for rinsing and cooking above.
Any kind of canned or dried beans can be used for tacos. Pinto beans, great northern beans, even lentils can be used, be sure to follow the same procedure for rinsing and cooking above.
In keeping with the meatless theme of this recipe, swap in any veggies you'd like. Diced zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, diced potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even cauliflower rice!
In keeping with the meatless theme of this recipe, swap in any veggies you'd like. Diced zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, diced potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even cauliflower rice!
sautéed mushrooms
cauliflower rice

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1taco Calories 176 (9%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 135mg (6%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1taco
Calories	176	9%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	135mg	6%
Potassium	392mg	8%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	189IU	4%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	43mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%