Green Taco Filling

Elevate your taco night with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Green Taco Filling! Bursting with fresh flavors, this vegetarian recipe combines tender black beans, sautéed green bell peppers, spinach, and cilantro for a colorful and satisfying filling. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime juice, this dish delivers bold taste in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and wholesome option for tacos, burrito bowls, or even as a dip with tortilla chips. Packed with protein, fiber, and greens, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy Meatless Monday or a healthy taco feast any day of the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 4-ounce can canned green chilies, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the chopped cilantro, black beans, and canned green chilies to the skillet. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 7

Cook the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle in the lime juice. Stir to incorporate.

Step 9

Serve the green taco filling warm in taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for burrito bowls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1339.3 grams (1339.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	760

Total Fat 20.50g	26%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2659mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 120.90g	44%
Dietary Fiber 45.20g	161%
Total Sugars 18.90g
Protein 41.40g	83%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 557mg	43%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 3260mg	69%

*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: 22.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 58.0%