Black Bean Soft Tacos

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Spiced just right, These bean-based tacos have plenty of South-of-the-border appeal. Lynn Hamilton of Naperville, Illinois livens up her black bean filling with diced tomatoes, green chilies and a variety of seasonings, then garnishes each taco with a slice of avocado.

By Allrecipes Member
Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold one side of tortilla over filling. Garnish with avocado.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One taco equals 279 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 828 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.