Black Bean Tacos {with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Black Bean Tacos {with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema}
Description
Black Bean Tacos feature canned black beans simmered with tomato salsa, chili powder, and cumin to infuse a mildly spiced base. The simple simmer allows flavors to meld and the beans to soften. The distinct Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema blends ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic into a smooth topping that brightens the dish with creaminess and a touch of acidity.
Assembling the tacos involves layering the warm bean mixture on heated corn tortillas, followed by the crema, shredded romaine lettuce, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and diced tomatoes. This combination offers a balance of warm, creamy, fresh, and crunchy textures making it a satisfying vegetarian taco option.
The recipe notes specify using refrigerated salsa with fresh ingredients and describe a method to crisp corn tortillas with olive oil in a skillet. The crema can be thinned with water to desired consistency, customizing its texture.
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomato salsa or left-over homemade salsa, store-bought, refrigerated
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup yogurt can sub vegan yogurt, plain, Greek
- 1 cup cilantro fresh
- 1 Tbsp lime juice or more to taste
- 1 clove garlic pressed through a garlic crusher
For serving
- 8 (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas warmed
- romaine lettuce shredded romaine lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes
- Mexican blend cheese
- tomato
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine black beans, salsa, chili powder and cumin. Simmer mixture for about 5 -10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slightly mash beans if desired.
- Meanwhile in a food processor pulse together avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and garlic until cilantro is finely minced. Season with salt and pepper to taste (if you want the sauce thinner you can add in 1 Tbsp water).
- To assemble tacos, on each tortilla layer black bean mixture, avocado cilantro lime crema, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use refrigerated salsa with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and garlic for authentic flavor.
- The avocado cilantro lime crema is made from chiefly the leafy parts of cilantro for freshness.
- For crisp tortillas, brush with olive oil and cook in a skillet until golden spots appear on both sides.
- Nutrition information excludes lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes, so adjust accordingly if tracking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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