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Black bean tacos arranged on wooden cutting board with seasoned black bean filling cilantro lime crema diced tomatoes and guacamole side

Easy Black Bean Tacos

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Aliana Recipes
These healthy tacos feature a hearty black bean filling seasoned with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal. My family cheers for this dinner because it offers incredible flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Mexican
Calories:350kcal
Cost:$7
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)
  • 1 medium onion, diced White or yellow
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Any color
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Warm spice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika For depth
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional heat
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas Warmed
  • salt and black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking filling
  • 1 Potato Masher or Spoon For mashing beans
  • 1 Knife For chopping vegetables

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers to prepare for the vegetables.
  2. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until they are softened and appear lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and spices until the mixture becomes incredibly fragrant.
  4. Add the beans and water while stirring until the spices coat the legumes evenly.
  5. Mash half the beans gently with a spoon to create a chunky texture.
  6. Simmer the mixture for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet until they are warm and slightly charred.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 15gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Toast the spices with the onions before adding liquids to release their full flavor potential. My sister learned that skipping this step results in a flat taste compared to the original.