Vegan Bean Taco Filling

Transform your taco nights with this flavorful Vegan Bean Taco Filling—an irresistibly hearty, plant-based alternative that's ready in just 25 minutes! Bursting with protein-packed black beans and pinto beans, vibrant red bell peppers, and a kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies, this filling is seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder for a zesty, smoky flavor. Tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro add the perfect finishing touch, making it ideal for stuffing tacos, wrapping in tortillas, or spooning over rice bowls for a satisfying meal. Quick, nutritious, and completely vegan, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed pinto beans
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 juiced lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir again until the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Step 8

Serve the vegan bean taco filling warm in taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for rice bowls or salads. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1463.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1616.8

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4020.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 64.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.5mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2767.3mg	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: 34.4%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 50.0%