Heart-Healthy Black Bean Tacos

Packed with plant-based protein and vibrant flavors, these Heart-Healthy Black Bean Tacos are a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy taco night guilt-free! This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring spiced black beans simmered with low-sodium vegetable broth and a flavorful blend of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Topped with creamy avocado slices, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp red cabbage, and a sprinkle of zesty cilantro, these tacos are as visually appealing as they are satisfying. Served on warm corn tortillas with a refreshing squeeze of lime, they offer a wholesome, low-fat meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking for heart-smart dinner ideas, these tacos are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 piece medium onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 1 piece ripe avocado
• 1 piece lime
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans under cold water, then set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the drained black beans and vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, occasionally mashing some beans with the back of a spoon to create a thicker texture. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or directly over a low flame, flipping frequently, until pliable.

Step 7

Slice the avocado and cut the lime into wedges. Dice the cherry tomatoes and shred the red cabbage if not pre-shredded.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by placing a couple of spoonfuls of the black bean mixture onto each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, and fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Squeeze lime juice over the tacos before serving.

Step 10

Serve the tacos warm and enjoy with additional lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1484.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1964.6

Total Fat 50.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2858.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 69.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 585.8mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 4223.7mg	0%

*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: 22.2%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 64.2%