Black Bean Tacos
Seasoned black beans served in corn tortillas with avocado, salsa, and lime for a fast Mexican bite.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
- 4 pieces corn tortillas
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin(optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 1 minute). Add the black beans, cumin, and salt; stir and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- 2
While the beans heat, slice the avocado and warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
- 3
Assemble each taco: place a quarter of the beans on a tortilla, top with avocado slices, a spoonful of salsa, and drizzle with lime juice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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