Black Bean Tacos
These simple and satisfying vegan black bean tacos are packed with flavor from aromatic spices and fresh toppings. They are quick to prepare, making them perfect for a weeknight dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 585 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, diced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 canblack beans, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 tspchili powder
- 1 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.5 cupvegetable broth
- 1 pcslime, juiced
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 12 pcscorn tortilla
garnish
- 1 pcsavocado, diced
- 0.25 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · citrus juicer · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 4
Add black beans and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
About 3 min
- 5
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a slightly creamy texture.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Mashing some beans helps them stick together better in the taco.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
- 7
Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Warming tortillas makes them more pliable and prevents them from breaking.
- 8
Fill each warm tortilla with the black bean mixture.
- 9
Top with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced red onion, if using.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 585.2kcal
- Protein
- 25.1g
- Carbs
- 99.7g
- Fat
- 13g
- Fibre
- 26.1g
- 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 black bean filling gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm. Warm tortillas separately.
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