Black Bean Tacos
These hearty vegan black bean tacos are packed with flavor and plant-based protein. Quick to assemble and endlessly customizable, they make a perfect weeknight meal. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and vibrant dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 365 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 cupblack beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tspchili powder
- 0.5 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 cupwater
- 0.5 pcslime, juiced
- 8 pcscorn tortilla
toppings
- 1 pcsavocado, sliced or diced
- 0.25 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cupsalsa
Equipment
large skillet · measuring cups · fork · spatula · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
About 4 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt to the pan.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the beans are well-coated with the spices.
- 5
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 2 min
- 6
Gently mash about half of the black beans with a fork or potato masher directly in the pan to create a slightly creamy texture while leaving some whole for texture.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Mashing some beans helps to bind the filling together.
- 7
Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
About 6 min
- 8
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
- 9
Warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Warming tortillas makes them more pliable and flavorful.
- 10
Fill each warm tortilla with the black bean mixture.
About 2 min
- 11
Top with avocado, fresh cilantro, and salsa.
Cook’s note: Add any other desired toppings like pickled onions or hot sauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 364.5kcal
- Protein
- 12.8g
- Carbs
- 58.1g
- Fat
- 11.4g
- Fibre
- 14.7g
- Sugar
- 4.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover black bean filling and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat the black bean filling gently in a pan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Warm tortillas separately.
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