Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema
Warm corn tortillas filled with seasoned black beans, shredded lettuce, and a quick lime crema.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 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 cup lettuce, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 2 minutes). Add black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt; stir and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- 2
While beans heat, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make the lime crema.
- 3
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, then fill each with the seasoned beans, shredded lettuce, and drizzle with lime crema.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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