Smoky Black Bean Tacos
Mexican Recipes

Smoky Black Bean Tacos

Classic
serves 4

These black bean tacos are deeply savoury thanks to cumin, smoked paprika and tomato paste cooked down into the beans.

They come together quickly and taste brilliant finished with crunchy cabbage, avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime.

10 mins prep20 mins cook30 mins total

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the red onion for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in tomato purée, cumin, smoked paprika and ground coriander.

  3. Cook the spice paste for 1 minute, then add the black beans and vegetable stock.

  4. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, mashing some beans against the pan to thicken the mixture.

  5. Season with salt and lime juice.

  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable.

  7. Fill each tortilla with smoky black beans, shredded cabbage and avocado.

  8. Finish with chopped coriander and serve immediately.

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