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    Black Bean Tacos

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Apr 29, 2019 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Dec 7, 2023

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    vegan black bean tacos perfect for meatless monday or taco tuesday! gluten free and grain free option
    vegan black bean tacos perfect for meatless monday or taco tuesday! gluten free and grain free option

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

    vegan tacos with black beans, lettuce, vegan cheese shreds, and fresh pico de gallo on a blue plate

    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.

    vegan tacos with black beans, lettuce, vegan cheese shreds, and fresh pico de gallo and taco sauce

    We use fresh corn tortillas or grain free taco shells.

    siete grain free taco shells stuffed with black beans lettuce pico de gallo and vegan cheddar cheese

    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!

    soft vegan tacos with black beans, lettuce, vegan cheese shreds, and fresh pico de gallo

    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.

    vegan tacos with black beans, lettuce, vegan cheese shreds, and fresh pico de gallo

    vegan black bean tacos recipe

    Black Bean Tacos

    Author: Courtney
    Black Bean Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day! This black bean taco recipe is vegan, easily made gluten free, and full of flavor.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 tacos
    Calories: 205kcal
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: black bean tacos, black beans, vegan tacos
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    Ingredients

    Black Bean Tacos

    • 2 cups black beans canned or homemade, with liquid
    • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 lime juice of
    • salt to taste
    • 12 flour tortillas or corn tortillas

    Optional Toppings

    • Pico de Gallo
    • cheese shredded
    • lettuce shredded
    • taco sauce
    • sour cream

    Instructions

    • Add the black beans with liquid into a skillet with taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and onion powder.  
    • Place the skillet onto the stove on medium-high heat. Bring the beans to a boil, stirring frequently, and then reduce to low to allow the beans to thicken.
    • Once the beans are done, about 15-25 minutes simmering, squeeze in the lime juice and add some chopped cilantro.
    • Carefully warm the tortillas in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side. You can also do this in the microwave with a damp cloth for 15-20 seconds.
    • Stuff the tortillas with the black beans, shredded lettuce, pico, cheese, and drizzle on taco sauce. Alternatively, you can mash the beans and place them into the tacos.

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    Notes

    You can drain and rinse the beans if you do not want to use the canned liquid.  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.
    Optional ingredients are not included in the nutritional info.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Black Bean Tacos
    Serving Size
     
    1 taco
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    205
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    224
    mg
    10
    %
    Potassium
     
    530
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    16
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    90
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    full nutrition disclaimer

    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    POSTED IN: Main Dish Recipes Recipes Vegan Recipes black beans lettuce tomatoes

    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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