Spicy Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

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

Mini tacos filled with seasoned black beans and topped with a smooth avocado crema for a fresh, spicy vegetarian street food experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs small corn tortillas, olive oil, cumin powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 pieces small corn tortillas
• 1 cup black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup drained black beans, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until heated through and fragrant.
2. Step 2: While beans cook, prepare avocado crema by blending 1 medium avocado with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves, and 1 small minced jalapeño until smooth.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
4. Step 4: To assemble, spoon about 2 tbsp of the spiced black beans onto each tortilla and drizzle with 1 tbsp of avocado crema. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.