Black Bean Tacos – Vegan – Gluten Free

Black Bean Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day! These tacos are vegan, gluten free, and packed with tons of flavor.

Have you ever made black bean tacos? Black beans are an excellent swap for meat in tacos, they’re filling and also have a decent amount of protein. This meal is perfect for Meatless Monday to add more plant-based meal options into your life.

What do you put in black bean tacos?

Once you add the Mexican black beans you can add whatever you like! We love adding fresh Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce (we use romaine lettuce), homemade taco sauce, shredded vegan cheddar cheese, and guacamole on the side.

We use fresh corn tortillas or grain free taco shells.

If you have any cooked veggies like roasted peppers and onions or roasted sweet potatoes you can even add those – we love sweet potato and black bean tacos!

tips for the best black bean tacos

• We recommend using corn tortillas and heating them slightly on the stove top, in the oven, or on a hot pan. a
• The black beans can easily be doubled or tripled for more guests – if you want to bulk with other ingredients you can add roasted veggies, quinoa, rice, corn, or other salsas as other options.
• You can also use cooked chickpeas or lentils in place of the black beans.
• Keep the tortillas warm by wrapping in a clean cloth towel.
• If you want grain free tacos we highly recommend Siete tortilla and hard taco shells.

Print Recipe

Mexican Black Beans

Mexican Black Beans make for a delicious side dish or main dish. Use for tacos, burritos, and more - they're vegan and gluten free!  

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: black bean tacos, black beans, vegan tacos

Servings: 5

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Courtney

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Mexican Black Beans
• 5 Corn Tortillas

Toppings

• 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
• 1/4 cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese shredded
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
• 1/2 cup Taco Sauce

Instructions

• Warm the corn tortillas in a hot skillet, 2 minutes per side.
• Stuff the tortillas with the black beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and drizzle on hot sauce.

Notes

If you do not want to use the canned liquid you can drain and rinse the beans.  Add 1/2 cup of water to cook the beans.

Simmer for 15 minutes if you want a loose liquid and 25-30 minutes if you want them with the liquid cooked down like ours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Black Beans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Sodium 357mg16%

Potassium 332mg9%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 285IU6%

Vitamin C 3.4mg4%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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