Black Bean Seitan Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these flavorful and protein-packed Black Bean Seitan Tacos! Perfect for vegans and anyone craving a hearty, satisfying meal, this recipe combines smoky seitan strips with tender black beans, sautéed garlic, and red onion, all seasoned with a vibrant blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos bring a deliciously balanced mix of textures and bold flavors to your table. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make an ideal quick dinner for a busy weeknight or a crowd-pleasing option for your next gathering. For a personalized touch, add your favorite salsa or hot sauce and serve these tacos with a side of chips and guacamole.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Seitan
• 1 can Black beans
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Lime
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, and set them aside.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic and dice the red onion.

Step 3

Slice the seitan into thin strips.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Step 8

Add the seitan strips to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and slightly crisp.

Step 9

Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the beans to warm through and absorb the flavors.

Step 10

Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a flame for a few seconds on each side.

Step 11

To assemble the tacos, spoon the seitan and black bean mixture onto each tortilla.

Step 12

Top with chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, a squeeze of lime, and salsa if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1275.9 grams (1275.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1861

Total Fat 44.90g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3381mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 266.50g	97%
Dietary Fiber 54.80g	196%
Total Sugars 15.40g
Protein 105.80g	212%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 574mg	44%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 960mg	20%

*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: 21.3%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 56.3%