Black Bean Tacos

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Tangy black bean and salsa verde tacos take only minutes to make and are flavorful and delicious! Great vegetarian dish! Great by itself, but also wonderful with tomatoes, avocado, cheese, etc. Add any of your favorite taco toppings! Could also be served as a side dish with another meal.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion

chopped

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (7 ounce) can green salsa (salsa verde)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

6 taco shells

2 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 tomato

diced

1 avocado

sliced

1 cup shredded lettuce

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion in hot oil until tender about 5 minutes. Stir black beans green salsa garlic powder chili powder and cumin with the onion. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture at a simmer until it thickens 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Serve with taco shells Mexican cheese blend tomato avocado and shredded lettuce.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean Tacos

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 402.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 43.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 12.8g 51%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 13.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 741.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 14.6mg 24%

Folate: 134.3mcg 34%

Calcium: 170.1mg 17%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 79.4mg 28%

Potassium: 779.9mg 22%

Sodium: 778.1mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 184.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.