Gluten-Free Avocado and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Soft corn tortillas filled with creamy avocado, black beans, and a tangy, crunchy cilantro lime slaw for a fresh taco experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (gluten free, 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 small corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 large, diced avocado
- 2 cups, shredded red cabbage
- 1 medium, shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 shredded medium carrot, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss well to create the cilantro lime slaw, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step 2: Heat 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, mash 1 large diced avocado lightly with a fork and stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans.
- Step 4: To assemble, spread a spoonful of the avocado and black bean mixture onto each warm tortilla, then top with a generous scoop of the cilantro lime slaw and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over all. Serve immediately.








