Black Bean Tacos Fresh Salsa (Printer-Friendly)

Spicy black beans, avocado, and salsa fill these crispy tacos packed with bold flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Taco Filling

01 - 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
09 - 1/3 cup fresh tomato salsa
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 1/4 cup shredded lettuce

→ Tortillas

12 - 6 corn tortillas (6-inch diameter)

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add drained black beans, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are heated through and spices are fragrant.
02 - Warm corn tortillas individually in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable, then transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - Spoon a portion of spiced black beans onto each warm tortilla. Top with avocado slices, tomato salsa, shredded lettuce, and chopped cilantro.
04 - Arrange assembled tacos on a serving platter and enjoy while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make with just canned beans and a few fresh basics
  • Naturally vegetarian and so satisfying
  • Ready in under thirty minutes—even on busy nights
  • Kids and adults both dig the crunchy shell and creamy toppings
02 -
  • High in plantbased protein
  • Packed with fiber and essential nutrients
  • Completely customizable with your favorite toppings
03 -
  • Always heat your tortillas before assembling the tacoseven a quick toast in a dry pan wakes up their flavor
  • Do not skip mashing the beans just a bit for that creamy taco texture with a few whole beans left for bite
  • Taste your filling before assembling and adjust spice salt or lime as you like Each batch of beans tastes a little different and adjusting is the home cook’s secret to perfect tacos every time
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