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Smoky BBQ Bean Tacos (Vegan, GF)
Smoky BBQ bean tacos pack serious, saucy flavor. Serve with our Jicama Slaw for the ultimate plant-based side or entrée. Ready in 25 minutes with 10 basic ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 (Tacos)
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Vegan
Ingredients
SMOKY BBQ BEANS
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1-4 chipotle peppers in adobo, roughly chopped (from a can // ~1 - 2 ½ Tbsp as recipe is written // spiciness varies by brand)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water (or sub vegetable broth for more flavor), plus more as needed
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
FOR SERVING
- 5 corn tortillas (find our homemade recipe here!)
- Jicama slaw (optional)
- guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes, until translucent and beginning to soften.
- Add the chopped chipotles in adobo (use the lesser amount if sensitive to spice), cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook until fragrant — about 1 minute.
- Add the drained pinto beans, water (or vegetable broth), maple syrup, and salt and stir to combine. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until warmed through and slightly thickened. Add the lime juice, stir, and season to taste, adding more paprika for smokiness, minced chipotle pepper for heat, or lime juice for brightness.
- When the beans are ready (tender and well seasoned), warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp paper towel (or kitchen towel) and microwaving for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If using fresh or homemade tortillas, you can warm them one at a time in a cast iron skillet over high heat for 10-20 seconds on each side (or until just warmed), then wrap in a towel to keep warm until serving.
- Divide beans between warmed corn tortillas and serve with toppings of your choice (jicama slaw and guacamole are our favorites!). Leftover beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with corn tortillas and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
167
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28.4g
(9%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Fat
4.2g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
488IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
71.4mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5(Tacos)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 167 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 488IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71.4mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.