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Smoky Black Bean Tacos
Vegetarian tacos anyone? These are filled with creamy savory black beans and topped with all your favorites.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 676 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
FOR BLACK BEAN TACOS:
- 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup homemade vegetable broth
FOR MANGO SALSA (OPTIONAL):
- 2 mangoes peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ¼ red onion minced
- 1 Serrano pepper seeded and minced
- pinch of salt
FOR SERVING:
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- ½ cup each grated or crumbled cheese for sprinkling such as cheddar, monterey jack or queso fresco
- ½ cup cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
MAKE TACO FILLING:
- Chop half of the red bell pepper into 1/2" pieces and set aside.. Mince (fine dice 1/4") the other half of the bell pepper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion, larger, chopped bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Add the black beans, cumin, chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the broth and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated. Cover and set aside.
Cup of Yum
FOR OPTIONAL MANGO SALSA:
- In a small bowl combine the mango, the minced bell pepper, red onion, serrano pepper, lime zest and juice and pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
HEAT THE TORTILLAS:
- If you have a gas stove, turn the flame on medium and place the tortilla directly on the grate. Heat the tortilla until it starts to puff and char slightly. Use tongs to flip the tortilla. Repeat with the rest of the rest of the tortillas.
- If you have an electric stove, place a nonstick skillet over medium. high heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and warm it for 30-45 seconds or until it starts to puff and brown. Flip with a pair of tongs and warm the tortilla on the other side. Transfer to a basket lined with a dish towel and continue to warm and stack the tortillas.
ASSEMBLE THE TACOS:
- Spoon the black beans into the tortilla shell. Tuck in a few slices of avocado. Sprinkle with cheeses, top with mango salsa, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
676kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
117g
(39%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1485mg
(62%)
Potassium
1358mg
(39%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
2545IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
76.7mg
(85%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1485mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1358mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 2545IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 76.7mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.