Description
These Smoky Beans & Greens Tacos with Aji Verde are a delicious vegetarian option that packs a flavorful punch. The hearty black beans and nutritious greens are seasoned with smoky spices and topped with a zesty Aji Verde sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal!
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chopped kale or Swiss chard
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Aji Verde:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Sliced radishes and crumbled queso fresco for garnish (optional)
For Serving:
Instructions
- Main Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion, add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and optional chipotle powder. Stir in black beans, greens, and vegetable broth. Cook until greens wilt.
- Aji Verde: Blend cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt until creamy.
- Assembly: Warm tortillas, fill with bean and greens mixture. Drizzle with Aji Verde, top with radishes and queso fresco. Serve.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle powder or jalapeño.
- Use spinach instead of kale for a milder flavor.
- The Aji Verde sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
