Illustration, not a photo of this dishSmoky Black Bean Tacos
Fast, cheap, and filling. Mashed spiced beans in warm corn tortillas with avocado and lime.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cans black beans 15 oz cans, drained
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
About 440 calories a serving
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 69 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 23 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 630 mg
An estimate from each ingredient's USDA values (USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 2018-04), not a lab measurement.
Steps
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until soft, then stir in 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp chili powder for 30 seconds.
Add 2 cans black beans, 1 tsp kosher salt, and a splash of water. Mash about half the beans and simmer until thick.
Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry pan or over a gas flame.
Fill the tortillas with beans and top with 1 avocado, ¼ cup cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of 1 lime.
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Ratings and comments
Cheap and quick. Added pickled onions on top.
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