Black Bean Tacos
Spiced black beans with all the taco fixings. A satisfying meatless Monday favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro and lime
Instructions
- 1
Heat beans in a saucepan with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- 2
Mash some beans with a fork for texture.
- 3
Add a splash of water if too thick. Simmer 10 minutes.
- 4
Warm taco shells according to package.
- 5
Fill shells with seasoned black beans.
- 6
Top with salsa, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.
- 7
Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
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