Description
These flavorful vegan tacos are packed with seasoned plant-based goodness, fresh vegetables, and a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional toppings: salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are combined.
- While the filling cooks, prepare the avocado sauce. In a small food processor or blender, combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
- Assemble tacos by spooning the black bean and corn mixture into warm tortillas. Top with avocado sauce and any desired additional toppings.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- You can prepare the filling and avocado sauce ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan tacos, plant-based, black bean tacos, corn tacos, healthy tacos