Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients
The filling
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1
medium
red onion, chopped
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
½
teaspoon
smoked paprika
-
2
15-ounce cans
black beans, drained and rinsed
-
½
teaspoon
fine sea salt
-
1
tablespoon
lime juice (optional)
The sauce
-
½
cup
cilantro
-
¼
medium
avocado, pit removed
-
½
cup
water
-
1
small
shallot (~ 2 tablespoons)
-
1
clove
garlic
-
2
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
-
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
maple syrup
For assembly
-
8 to 12
small
tortillas
-
to taste
shredded lettuce
-
to taste
sliced cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by blending cilantro, avocado, water, shallot, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and maple syrup until smooth. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped red onion until softened. Add minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, stirring until fragrant.
- Add drained black beans to the skillet, season with salt, and add water. Stir and cook until warmed through, mashing some beans if desired.
- Taste the bean mixture and adjust seasoning with lime juice if preferred. Serve in tortillas topped with the cilantro sauce and additional toppings.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
274
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
43g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
1117mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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