Black Bean Tacos
32 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Black beans are simmered with a smoky chilli spice blend and piled into warmed corn tortillas with crisp lettuce, tomato and vegan cheese for a quick plant-based taco night.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Onionfinely chopped1
- Garlic clovesminced2
- Lettuceshredded0.25
- Cherry tomatoesdiced150 g
- Limescut into wedges1
Dairy & Eggs
- Vegan cheddar-style cheesegrated100 g
Tins & Jars
- Black Beanstwo 400 g tins, drained and rinsed800 g
Dried Goods
- Corn tortillassmall8
Spices & Seasonings
- Chilli powder2 tsp
- Ground Cumin1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Saltto taste
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil15 ml
Utensils
- Large frying pan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic, chilli powder, ground cumin and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans and cook for 6 minutes, lightly mashing some with the back of a spoon, until warmed through.
Season the beans with salt and keep warm over low heat.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side.
Shred the lettuce and dice the cherry tomatoes.
Fill each tortilla with the beans, vegan cheese, lettuce and tomato, and serve with lime wedges.