Black Bean Tacos

Tangy black bean and salsa verde tacos take only minutes to make and are flavorful and delicious! Great vegetarian dish! Great by itself, but also wonderful with tomatoes, avocado, cheese, etc. Add any of your favorite taco toppings! Could also be served as a side dish with another meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tomato, diced (Optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (Optional)
• 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa (salsa verde)
• 1 avocado, sliced (Optional)
• 6 taco shells (Optional)
• 2 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir black beans, green salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin with the onion. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture at a simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Serve with taco shells, Mexican cheese blend, tomato, avocado, and shredded lettuce.