Easy Black Bean Tacos
Warm black beans with cumin piled into tortillas with avocado and salsa.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges(optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (1 minute).
- 2
Add black beans, cumin, and garlic powder. Mash lightly and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
While the beans cook, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Spoon the seasoned beans into the tortillas and top with avocado slices and salsa.
- 5
Finish with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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