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Black Bean Tacos

Home cook, taken with iPhone 14. Close-up slight angle of freshly prepared Black Bean Tacos on white plate. Mouthwatering --ar 4:3 --style raw --s 240

These Black Bean Tacos offer a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian meal, combining hearty black beans with fresh toppings in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  5. Assemble the tacos by spooning the black bean mixture onto each tortilla.
  6. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese if using.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dollop of sour cream or your favorite hot sauce to each taco.