Fiery Chipotle Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Smoky chipotle-spiced black beans stuffed into warm tortillas, topped with a cooling avocado lime crema for a satisfying spicy taco experience. This Mexican recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs canned black beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, ground cumin 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

• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped chipotle in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle in adobo sauce; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 15 oz drained and rinsed canned black beans, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, mashing slightly with a spoon, for 5 minutes until heated through and thickened.
4. Step 4: In a blender, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves. Blend until smooth and creamy; season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
6. Step 6: Spoon the chipotle black beans onto each tortilla and drizzle generously with the avocado lime crema before serving.