Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Hearty black beans simmered with chipotle and lime, served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs black beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups black beans
1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
12 warm corn tortillas
1/4 cup sliced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: In a skillet, sauté diced onion over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in chipotle sauce and cook for 2 minutes to release smoky flavor.
Step 2: Add black beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and lime juice, then set aside.
Step 3: Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by filling with black bean mixture, adding jalapeño slices, and topping with cilantro. Serve with additional lime wedges.