Vans-Inspired Skater-Style Spicy Black Bean Tacos

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Street-food style tacos featuring smoky, spicy black beans, fresh slaw, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle sauce for a bold flavor punch. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs black beans, chipotle peppers in adobo, olive oil 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

• 2 cups cooked or canned, drained black beans
• 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until beans are heated through and flavors meld.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, toss 1 cup shredded red cabbage with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/2 tsp salt for a bright, crunchy slaw.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup sour cream with 1/4 tsp garlic powder and a pinch of salt to make chipotle crema.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the spicy black beans onto each tortilla, topping with cabbage slaw and drizzling with chipotle crema before serving.