Black Bean Tacos Zesty Lime (Print Version)

Easy tacos filled with black beans, fresh garnishes, and zesty lime. Ideal for fast, healthy weeknight meals.

# Components:

→ Black Bean Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
11 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Toppings

12 - 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
13 - 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
14 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
15 - 1/4 cup chopped red onion
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - Vegan sour cream or cashew cream (optional)
18 - Lime wedges

→ Tortillas

19 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add drained and rinsed black beans with water or vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, mashing some of the beans gently to thicken the mixture while leaving some whole for texture.
04 - Season the bean mixture with salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice. Stir well and remove from heat.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or microwave under a damp towel until pliable.
06 - Fill each tortilla with black bean filling and desired toppings such as lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Top with vegan sour cream if using and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready start to finish in under half an hour
  • Budget friendly with pantry staples
  • Customizable with endless topping options
  • Vegan and easy to make gluten free
02 -
  • High in fiber and plant protein
  • Easy meal prep and freezer friendly
  • All toppings can be prepped ahead for faster assembly
03 -
  • Toast the spices fully before the beans go in for deeper flavor
  • Do not skip the lime juice it wakes up all the flavors
  • Warm tortillas right before assembling to keep them soft and flexible
  • Always rinse canned beans to remove extra sodium or mushy texture

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