Diverse Ethnic Black Bean and Corn Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Flavorful vegetarian tacos packed with smoky black beans, sweet corn, and a vibrant salsa. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, black beans, drained and rinsed, corn kernels, fresh or frozen 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

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups drained black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for brightness.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the black bean and corn mixture evenly onto tortillas, topping with sliced avocado and 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately.