Black Bean Tacos

Smoky, satisfying black bean tacos loaded with fresh toppings and ready in just 20 minutes. These are the tacos that convert even the most dedicated meat-eaters — bold, flavourful, and utterly addictive!

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Total: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 8 pieces small corn or flour tortillas

• 2 cups canned black beans drained

• 1 pieces red onion finely diced

• 3 pieces garlic cloves minced

• 2 teaspoons cumin

• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoons chilli powder

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 pieces avocado sliced

• 1 cups fresh salsa

• 2 cups shredded red cabbage

• 1 pieces fresh coriander to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the black beans: Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 pieces red onion finely diced and cook 3 minutes. Add 3 pieces garlic cloves minced, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoons chilli powder and stir for 1 minute. Add 2 cups canned black beans drained and 2 tablespoons lime juice and cook 5 minutes, mashing some beans slightly.

2. Warm the tortillas: Char 8 pieces small corn or flour tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry pan until slightly blistered.

3. Assemble: Spoon the smoky black beans onto each tortilla. Top with 2 pieces avocado sliced, 1 cups fresh salsa, 2 cups shredded red cabbage, and 1 pieces fresh coriander to serve.

4. Serve: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce on the side. Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot better!

Nutritional Info (per serving, 2 tacos):

Calories: ~380 | Protein: 14g | Carbs: 52g | Fat: 14g | Fibre: 14g

💡 Tip: Char your tortillas directly over a gas flame for 10 seconds per side — it gives them an incredible smoky flavour that makes everything taste better!

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