Black Bean Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Black Bean Tacos
Description
The recipe begins by softening chopped onion (and jalapeño if used) in olive oil with ground cumin, salt, oregano, and smoked paprika to develop aromatic flavor. Garlic is added briefly to release fragrance without burning, then black beans, tomato paste, and water are combined and cooked to incorporate the paste and warm the beans.
Served on warmed corn tortillas, the beans offer a creamy, savory base with subtle smokiness from paprika and warmth from cumin. Shredded lettuce and cheese add texture and mild richness, while a drizzle of cilantro lime crema or lime juice brightens the overall dish.
These tacos suit casual meals where a meatless, flavorful option is desired and can be served as a light dinner or lunch. Use of corn tortillas enhances authenticity and texture, with alternatives like flour tortillas or hard shells also compatible.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 corn tortilla warmed
- lettuce lettuce shredded, cheese shredded, crema cilantro lime, lime juice, optional toppings
- cheese
- crema
- lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, jalapeño (if using), cumin, salt, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir and saute for 3-5 minutes, until onions have softened and become translucent.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add black beans, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine and cook for 3 more minutes, constantly stirring to make sure the tomato paste completely dissolves.
- Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
- Remove from heat and serve in warm corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of cilantro lime crema or lime juice.
Notes
- Remove seeds and veins from jalapeño to reduce spice if a milder flavor is preferred.
- Flour tortillas or hard taco shells can substitute for corn tortillas as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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