Black Bean Tacos
Black Bean Tacos are a delicious and healthy dish, perfect for any occasion. Nutritious, filling, and vegetarian-friendly, these tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 2 cans (14-ounce) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup salsa
- to taste salt and pepper
Tortillas and Toppings
- 16 (4-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed and dried)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup cojita or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado (peeled and seed removed)
- ½ cup thick plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Prepare Corn Salsa
- In a small bowl, mix the corn, lime juice, and salt.
Prepare Avocado Crema
- In another small bowl, mash the avocado and mix it with yogurt, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Cook Filling
- Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced onion and sauté until it's translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and taco seasoning to the pan and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in the black beans and salsa, heating through and mashing the beans a little as you mix.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Warm Tortillas
- Warm the tortillas using a stovetop, microwave, or oven.
Assemble Tacos
- Pile high the black bean mixture onto the tortillas, and top with corn salsa and avocado crema.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the spice level with more or less taco seasoning. For a vegan option, replace yogurt with a plant-based alternative. Store leftovers in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days.