Spicy Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Tacos filled with half the typical amount of black beans, topped with a creamy avocado salsa for a fresh, light taco experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, black beans, drained and rinsed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 small corn tortillas
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 medium ripe avocado
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup drained black beans, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until beans are heated through and spices are fragrant.
Step 2: In a bowl, mash 1 medium ripe avocado with 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, and 1 tsp minced jalapeño until chunky but combined.
Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
Step 4: Assemble tacos by spooning half the amount of black beans (about 2 tbsp) onto each tortilla, then topping with 1 tbsp avocado salsa and a dollop of 1 tbsp sour cream.
Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh and spicy taco meal.