Black Bean Tacos

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, (chopped)
• 1 jalapeño pepper (minced (optional))
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 corn tortillas, (warmed)
• optional toppings: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, cilantro lime crema, lime juice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add onions, jalapeño (if using), cumin, salt, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir and saute for 3-5 minutes, until onions have softened and become translucent.

3. 3

   Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add black beans, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine and cook for 3 more minutes, constantly stirring to make sure the tomato paste completely dissolves.

5. 5

   Taste and season with more salt if necessary.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and serve in warm corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of cilantro lime crema or lime juice.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.