Description
These flavorful black bean tacos are a vegetarian delight, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Packed with protein and fiber, these tacos are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion until softened. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add Beans: Stir in black beans and broth, cook and mash some beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill with bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve: Accompany with lime wedges.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado or sour cream for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, top with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
