Playboi Carti-Inspired Spicy Mango and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Sweet and spicy mango salsa combined with smoky black beans in soft corn tortillas, a playful taco recipe with contrasting bold flavors. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe mango, peeled and diced, black beans, drained and rinsed, red bell pepper, diced 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

• 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the mango mixture, tossing gently to combine. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: To assemble, spoon the spiced black beans evenly onto each tortilla, then top with the mango salsa. Serve immediately.