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Vegan Black Bean Tacos

This easy and flavorful Vegan Black Bean Tacos recipe is healthy and economical. Seasoned black beans topped with creamy guacamole, lettuce, and, tomatoes in a gluten-free taco shell.
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Course: Entrée, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 24kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 tacos warmed

Toppings

  • guacamole
  • Romaine lettuce chopped
  • grape or cherry tomatoes cut into halves
  • Vegan Cheese Sauce
  • chopped cilantro leaves optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add salsa, black beans, cayenne, salt, and stir. Simmer for about 6 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Check seasoning and mash some of the beans with a fork.
  • To assemble, cook taco on each side in a hot skillet. layer black beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg