Black Bean and Avocado Tacos

Brighten up your taco night with these irresistible Black Bean and Avocado Tacos! Packed with protein-rich black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh, zesty toppings like cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant cilantro, this recipe is a quick and nutritious meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Infused with smoky paprika and a touch of cumin, the seasoned beans are the perfect complement to the buttery avocado and tangy lime drizzle. Served on warm, pliable corn tortillas, these tacos are gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily customizable with a splash of hot sauce for a fiery finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos make a vibrant and satisfying dish that will leave everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 2 medium Avocado
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 medium Lime
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
• 0 (optional, to taste) Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 3–5 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Dice the avocados, half the red onion, and slice the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on size.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro and set it aside.

Step 5

Slice the lime in half and squeeze its juice into a small bowl.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until they are pliable and lightly charred. Alternatively, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds.

Step 7

To assemble the tacos, start by layering the black beans on the warm tortillas.

Step 8

Top the beans with diced avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the toppings and add a dash of hot sauce if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Black Bean and Avocado Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	740.9 grams (740.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1141

Total Fat 27.00g	35%
Saturated Fat 3.90g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1608mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 202.10g	73%
Dietary Fiber 35.20g	126%
Total Sugars 9.30g
Protein 30.90g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321mg	25%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1090mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 68.8%