Quick Chipotle Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Smoky chipotle black beans tucked into warm corn tortillas topped with creamy avocado lime sauce. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs canned black beans, drained and rinsed, chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, 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

• 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups drained black beans, 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine 1 whole ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
4. Step 4: Assemble tacos by spooning the chipotle black beans evenly onto each tortilla, topping with diced 1/4 cup red onion, 1 cup shredded lettuce, and drizzling generously with avocado crema.