Black bean tacos are a delicious and healthy vegetarian alternative to traditional beef or chicken tacos. Made with simple, affordable ingredients, they are a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Black beans are packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, making them a nutritious choice. They are also versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and tacos. With their smoky flavor and slightly sweet taste, black beans add a unique depth of flavor to tacos. Whether you are a seasoned vegetarian or just looking for a healthier taco option, black bean tacos are sure to please.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD
Perfect for busy nights! My family asks for this weekly. Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, guacamole, and black olives.
Provided by TZYGANIA
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 8 minutes; stir in taco mix and water. Cook beef mixture until thickened, about 10 more minutes.
- Place black beans into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Spread 1/4 of the beef mixture on a serving plate and top with 1/4 of the black beans. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 salads. Spread separate layers of romaine lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, and cheese over the salads. Generously garnish with sour cream and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 58.6 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
LEFT OVER PORK AND BLACK BEAN TACO SOUP
I made this today using some left over pork roast. You can adjust according to your own tastes. This soup will freeze well. Cooking time includes dry bean cooking. If using canned it should only take 20 minutes.
Provided by viviansmomma
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 1 medium pot, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dry black beans, rinse and sort. Soak them in 6 cups of water. Simmer on medium for about 1 hour until tender. If using canned beans, place them in the pot with 4-5 cups of water.
- Chop onion. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT SALT.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes and salt to Taste.
- Garnish bowl with shredded cheese and sour cream.
BLACK BEAN TACO FRITTERS WITH SPICY MAYO
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 35 to 40 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the fritters: In heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and cook the bacon, onions, and celery until golden brown, and stir throughout the cooking with a wooden spoon.
- Turn the heat to low and slowly stir in the thyme, garlic, and lemon juice. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Add half the beans and smash with a masher or fork until semi-smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining beans and blend well with a spoon. Stir in the parsley, baking powder, flour, egg, cheese, and some salt and pepper. The mixture should be moist to the touch, not watery. You can add more flour if the mixture looks runny, just stir in a little bit at a time until it thickens. Place the fritter mixture in the refrigerator to chill.
- Pour the oil into a cast iron skillet or deep saute pan, filling the pan 1/4-inch up the sides. Bring the oil to 350 degrees F (use an oil thermometer).
- For the topping, stir a few shakes of hot sauce into the mayonnaise. Taste it. You want some heat, but not too spicy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal and flour. Remove the batter from the fridge.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the batter into the cornmeal-flour mixture and roll it around to coat. Carefully drop into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the fritters as you're cooking them to cover them carefully with oil. Cook a few fritters at a time but don't crowd the pan.
- Remove the cooked fritters to paper towels to drain. Serve them hot with a bit of spicy mayo on top. Garnish with chopped chives.
SPICY BLACK BEAN TACO BAKE
Ground beef, black beans, corn, and a spicy jalapeno, Cheddar Bisquick® topping make a great casserole.
Provided by Mathilda Dayan Haniffy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour onion and beef mixture into an ungreased 8-inch baking dish. Layer corn and black beans on top.
- Stir biscuit baking mix, milk, Cheddar cheese, egg, and jalapeno peppers together in a bowl until well-blended. Pour evenly over black beans in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 748.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CORN, HOMINY, AND BLACK BEAN TACO SOUP
A nice, hearty soup, perfect for a cold day. Feel free to sprinkle the top of the bowl with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. It's also good with crushed tortilla chips mixed in.
Provided by erin2314
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot and saute onion for a couple of minutes.
- Add beef and brown.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, seasoning and carrots. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add corn, hominy, and beans and simmer for 15 minutes.
EASY CROCK POT CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-25010
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with taco seasoning and cumin. Pour the beans over the chicken and top with salsa. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with 2 forks. Shred the chicken and combine with the beans and sauce, keep warm until ready to eat. Makes 3 1/2 cups. To serve, place the chopped lettuce on a plate or in a bowl. Top with some of the chicken, shredded cheese and salad dressing.
BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD
15 minutes and two steps is all you need to toss this flavorful black bean salad. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions, cheese and cilantro in large bowl.
- Mix lime juice, cumin and pepper; toss with bean mixture. Serve on spinach.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg
BLACK BEAN TACO PIZZA
My husband absolutely loves this pizza. I make it several times a month for family and friends. -Sherie Nelson, Duluth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat a 12-in. pizza pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto prepared pan. Bake at 450° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned., Spread taco sauce over crust to within 1 in. of edges. Top with tomatoes, beans, corn, chilies, onions and cheese. , Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD
After assembling this mild main-dish aside the remaining canned beans to add to other salads later in the the week.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, beans and beef. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. , Arrange tortilla chips on a serving plate; top with beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHICKEN BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD
I got this out of a cooking light a few years ago. The dressing is amazing-the whole salad is terrific!
Provided by Haversac
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl & mix well (or you can toss them all in a food processor & blend.).
- Layer salad ingredients, & top with vinaigrette.
- Enjoy!
- (To make lighter, you can reduce oil to 1 T, and skip the cheese!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 491.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 29.1
CORN AND BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD
Steps:
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the diced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften. Add the green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook for about 3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften. Add the corn and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the black beans and the water and continue cooking for about 7 - 10 minutes over medium heat until the water is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat, let cool and then refrigerate. While the corn and black bean mixture is cooling slice the lettuce and the tomatoes. Shred the cheese. When ready to assemble place the broken taco shells in the bottom of a large bowl. Top with the lettuce and then the corn and black bean mixture. Arrange the tomato wedges around the edges. Top with the shredded cheese, then spoon the sour cream on top and serve.
BLACK BEAN TACO SOUP
This is a hearty soup/stew that is great to make on a chilly day. We usually have it for lunch, but with the addition of a simple salad (such as one consisting of letture, red onion, yellow bell pepper and topped with a basic vinaigrette), cornbread and a caramel flan for dessert, it would make a delicious dinner meal as well.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook ground beef with onions until beef is browned; drain fat. Add taco seasoning, salad dressing mix, cumin, tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes with chiles, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Top with Cheddar cheese, if desired.
BEEF AND BLACK BEAN TACO FILLING
Make and share this Beef and Black Bean Taco Filling recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JeffieNerd
Categories Meat
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season the ground beef with cumin, chili powder and salt. Brown the beef and drain it. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until the liquid is gone, about 30 minutes.
Tips for Making the Best Black Bean Tacos:
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: - Choose ripe and flavorful black beans for the best taste. - Use fresh vegetables for maximum crunch and flavor. - Select a flavorful blend of spices to enhance the taste of the tacos. - Cook the Black Beans Properly: - Rinse the black beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities. - Use a slow cooker or a pressure cooker for tender and evenly cooked beans. - Add aromatics like garlic, onion, and cumin to the cooking liquid for extra flavor. - Make a Flavorful Taco Filling: - Mash some of the cooked black beans to create a creamy texture in the filling. - Add a variety of chopped vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes for texture and flavor. - Season the filling with a blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika for a rich taste. - Assemble the Tacos: - Use fresh and warm tortillas to ensure the tacos stay intact when folded. - Fill the tortillas with a generous amount of the black bean filling. - Add your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese for a complete taco experience. - Serve and Enjoy: - Serve the black bean tacos immediately while they're still warm and fresh. - Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor. - Enjoy the tacos as a main course or as a delicious appetizer. ###Conclusion:
Black bean tacos are a versatile and flavorful dish that offers a satisfying and healthy meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, these tacos are sure to be a hit. Follow these tips and recipes to create the best black bean tacos that are packed with flavor and nutrients. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to customize the tacos according to your taste preferences and dietary needs. Black bean tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that everyone can enjoy.
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