Waka Smoky Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Lime (juice)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 4 Tortillas (corn or flour)
• 1/4 cup (60 g) Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Lime zest(optional)
• 2 tbsp Water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Drain and rinse the black beans. Mince the garlic if using. Juice the lime and set aside the crema ingredients (sour cream/Greek yogurt with lime juice and optional zest).

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic (if using) and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black beans. Stir to coat, then add 2 tbsp water if needed. Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and smoky.

4. 4

   Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 30–60 seconds. Assemble tacos with smoky black beans and spoon lime crema over the top.