Smoky Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

These vibrant tacos feature smoky, spicy black beans topped with a cooling avocado crema for a fun and flavorful vegetarian street food experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs black beans, olive oil, onion 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

• 2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp for crema water
• 4 thinly sliced for garnish radishes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups cooked black beans and 3/4 tsp salt, mashing some beans gently with the back of a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice.
5. Step 5: To make the avocado crema, blend 1 whole ripe avocado with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side.
7. Step 7: Assemble tacos by spooning the black bean mixture onto each tortilla, drizzling with avocado crema, and garnishing with thinly sliced radishes for a crisp contrast.