Chipotle-Spiced Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Smoky chipotle black beans wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with a cooling avocado crema for balanced vibrant tacos. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs black beans, cooked, olive oil, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 cups black beans, cooked
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chipotle powder, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups cooked black beans and 1 tsp salt. Cook while mashing slightly for 5 minutes until heated through and thickened.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice.
5. Step 5: In a blender, combine 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, and 2 tbsp water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
7. Step 7: Assemble tacos by spooning the chipotle-spiced black beans onto each tortilla and drizzling with avocado crema before serving.