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Colorful Black Bean Tacos for Every Taste

Black Bean Tacos made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the drained black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook the mixture for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the filling cooks, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous spoonful of the filling onto each tortilla.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado slices, and cilantro.
  9. Serve with lime wedges on the side.