Spiced Sweetcorn and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Vibrant street-style tacos filled with smoky spiced sweetcorn and black beans, topped with a creamy avocado drizzle. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs olive oil, fresh corn kernels, canned black beans, drained and rinsed 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 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and sauté for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup drained canned black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Cook for 3 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the sweetcorn and black bean mixture evenly onto the tortillas. Top each with 1 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of avocado crema.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.