Larry's Black Bean Tacos

Get ready to elevate your taco night with Larry’s Black Bean Tacos—a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that’s quick, easy, and perfect for vegetarians! These tacos combine hearty black beans simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika for a smoky, savory filling. Nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, tangy sour cream, and melty cheddar cheese, these tacos strike the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro bring a refreshing, zesty note to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a fun taco party. Customize with jalapeño for extra heat and enjoy a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 medium lime
• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the black beans to the skillet along with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the beans are cooking, warm the corn tortillas on a hot skillet or in the oven until they are pliable.

Step 8

Cut the lime into wedges. Once the beans are cooked, squeeze the juice from half of the lime over the beans and stir. Set the other lime wedges aside for serving.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a layer of black beans onto each warm tortilla.

Step 10

Top the beans with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Add finely diced jalapeño if desired for heat.

Step 11

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1578.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2277.1

Total Fat 103.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 3565.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 81.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1551.8mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 1678.5mg	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: 39.3%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 46.9%