Cuban Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients

• For the Black Bean Filling:
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 🖤
• 0.5 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the Tacos:
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 0.5 cup shredded lettuce
• 0.5 avocado, sliced 🥑
• 0.25 cup diced tomatoes 🍅
• 0.25 cup pickled red onions (optional)
• 0.25 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish 🌿
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Black Bean Filling
2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. 3Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. 4Stir in the black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. 5Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
6. 6Squeeze in the lime juice and mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a chunky spread.
7. 72️⃣ Assemble the Tacos
8. 8Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
9. 9Spread a generous portion of the black bean mixture on each tortilla.
10. 10Top with shredded lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and pickled red onions if using.
11. 11Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and garnish with fresh cilantro.
12. 123️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
13. 13Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for an added citrus kick.