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Crispy Black Bean Tacos — Easy High-Protein Vegan Dinner

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Smoky, spiced black beans pan-fried in corn tortillas until golden and crispy. A quick, satisfying plant-based meal loaded with fiber and protein.

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Total

20 min

Servings

2

DIFFICULTY

Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Toppings: diced tomato, shredded cabbage, avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Sauté the onion. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Season the beans. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  3. Mash and finish. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, mashing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken. Add lime juice and stir.
  4. Fill the tortillas. Spoon the bean filling onto one half of each corn tortilla and fold over to close.
  5. Crisp the tacos. In the same skillet, cook filled tortillas over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  6. Top and serve. Plate the tacos and add your choice of toppings. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

💚 Why It's Good For You

  • Black beans are one of the best plant-based protein sources, with 15g of protein per cup
  • High fiber content supports healthy digestion and keeps blood sugar stable
  • Naturally cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat, great for heart health
  • Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free and lower in calories than flour tortillas

💡 Tips & Swaps

Make it ahead: The black bean filling keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just reheat and crisp fresh tortillas when ready.

Add more heat: Toss in diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne when cooking the beans.

Gluten-free as written when using corn tortillas.

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