VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TACOS
367 Cals 13 Protein 42 Carbs 15.4 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
10 mins
TOTAL TIME:
25 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:American, Tex Mex
Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos served in crunchy corn shells and filled with classic taco toppings are so good that you definitely won’t miss the meat.
INGREDIENTS
For the beans:
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
For the tacos:
8 hard corn taco shells, I like Old El Paso Stand ‘n Stuff
4 ounces Hass avocado, from 1 small
Juice from 1/2 small lime
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 plum tomato, diced
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven according to taco shell package directions. Lay taco shells on a sheet pan in an even layer. When hot, bake shells for 6-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil, swirl to cover pan then add the onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until onions have softened and become translucent.
Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds more. Add the beans, spices, tomato paste and water and mix until combined.
Cook about 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and beans to heat through.
In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. Add lime juice, salt and pepper.
To assemble tacos:
Place taco shells on a flat surface. Layer each shell with 1/8 of the bean mixture, then the cheese, mashed avocado, tomatoes and lettuce. Serve immediately.
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Serving: 2tacos, Calories: 367kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 15.4g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 669mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 2gBlue Smart Points:9Green Smart Points:11Purple Smart Points:9
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