BLACK BEAN TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND SPICY ONIONS
Spicy pickled onions add brightness and tang to these hearty black bean tacos. The filling is a bit like chili but without the tomato, and perfect to wrap up in a tortilla. You can make the black beans up to 5 days ahead; they even freeze well. Then just warm them up, along with the tortillas, right before serving. The spicy onions will last for weeks in the fridge. Use them on everything: soups, salads, even grilled cheese sandwiches.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, tacos, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the spicy onions: Squeeze the lime into a bowl and add the onion or shallot, jalapeño, salt and sugar to the juice. Set aside while you make the black beans.
- Prepare the beans: Heat a large skillet, then add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil.
- Add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, and sauté until fragrant. Add the beans and a few large pinches of salt and let simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt, chili powder and oregano to taste. Serve beans with tortillas and avocado and top with the pickled onions and jalapeño and some of their liquid, adding any of the garnishes you like.
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Shelby Northcutt
shelby_northcutt@yahoo.comI'm a huge fan of black beans, so I know I'll love these tacos.
Saha Rat
r-s94@aol.comThese tacos sound amazing. I'm definitely going to make them this weekend.
Sangam Gautam
sangamg@aol.comI'm not sure about the avocado and spicy onions. I might leave those out.
Just Word
word67@gmail.comI can't wait to try these tacos. They look so delicious!
Junaid Junaid
j.j100@gmail.comThese tacos are the perfect way to add some variety to your Taco Tuesday menu.
Ziaul Hoque Polash
z_p@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and exciting taco recipes. These black bean tacos fit the bill perfectly.
Feza Quan
f72@hotmail.frThese tacos are a great way to use up leftover black beans.
Shamsher mashi123 Mashi
shamsherm65@hotmail.comI love that these tacos are healthy and delicious. I feel good about feeding them to my family.
HSKY The Doggo
d13@gmail.comThese tacos are great for a crowd. I made them for a potluck and they were gone in no time.
Raja ADil
a_r@gmail.comI've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for Taco Tuesday.
Cindy Belopa
c_belopa@gmail.comI found these tacos to be a bit bland. I think they needed more seasoning.
Godday Celestine
c_godday82@yahoo.comThese tacos were a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.
Andre lopez
andre.lopez@hotmail.comI love the combination of the avocado, spicy onions, and black beans. It's a unique and flavorful taco that I'll definitely be making again.
rayhan hamid
hamid14@gmail.comThese tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick, easy, and delicious.
Leelynd Callen
leelyndc84@hotmail.comI made these tacos for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.
Borjan Josifoski
borjan_j@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of black beans, but these tacos have changed my mind. They're so delicious!
Duwayen Jacobs
duwayen@yahoo.comThese tacos are so flavorful! The spices in the onions really give them a kick.
Imaobong Ekang
e.i33@yahoo.comI love how easy these tacos are to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.
sandeepa lahiru2003
sandeepa-l72@yahoo.comThese tacos were a hit at my last party! The avocado and spicy onions add a great flavor dimension, and the black beans are a hearty and healthy addition.