Avocado and Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Fresh and vibrant tacos filled with seasoned black beans and creamy avocado, topped with a tangy lime crema, ideal for a light half-serving. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, black beans, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup cooked or canned, drained black beans
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup black beans, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are warmed and spices are fragrant.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/8 tsp garlic powder to make the lime crema. Chill until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Warm 6 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
4. Step 4: Assemble each taco by spooning the spiced black beans evenly onto each tortilla, then topping with sliced 1 medium avocado, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the prepared lime crema over the tacos just before serving for a fresh, tangy finish.