Playful Avocado and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Vibrant tacos loaded with creamy avocado, spiced black beans, and a crunchy cilantro lime slaw for a refreshing contrast. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, black beans, drained and rinsed, 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

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed with 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are heated through and fragrant.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced jalapeño if using. Toss well to create a vibrant cilantro lime slaw.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a scoop of the spiced black beans, slices from 1 ripe avocado, and a generous helping of the cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.