Citrus-Chipotle Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Smoky chipotle black beans brightened with fresh citrus, served in warm corn tortillas topped with creamy avocado lime sauce. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chipotle peppers in adobo, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp for crema water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cups drained black beans, 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. Stir and cook for 5-6 minutes until beans are heated through and sauce thickens slightly with a smoky aroma.
2. Step 2: While beans cook, prepare avocado crema by blending 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds each side until pliable and slightly toasted.
4. Step 4: Spoon the chipotle black bean mixture evenly onto the tortillas. Drizzle generously with avocado crema and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.