Black Bean Tacos Easy Vegetarian Dinner

Turn any ordinary night into a Mexican fiesta! Serve these black bean tacos with some Restaurant Style Mexican Rice, a side dish of Grilled Mexican Street Corn and finish off the meal with these Baked Strawberry Mexican Empanadas. Delish! My husband asks for these Black Bean Tacos ALL THE TIME. They are definitely in our regular dinner rotation and one of my favorite taco recipes to make. Not only are they easy to make and budget friendly, but they taste sooo good! I love the crispy taco shell, the flavorful black bean mixture, and the ooey-gooey cheese. When I have a couple of cans of black beans on hand, I either make these tacos, or our Creamy Black Bean Soup with a big bowl of tortilla chips to dip.

Ingredients

Taco Filling:

Olive oil Taco seasoning Minced garlic Onion powder Diced green chiles – drained Black beans – rinsed and drained Tomato juice Fresh cilantro – finely chopped Salt and pepper – to taste

Tacos:

Coconut oil Corn tortillas Monterey Jack cheese – shredded Guacamole – for serving Salsa – for serving

Step by Step Instructions

For these easy black bean tacos, first, you want to make the filling. I like to sauté the spices and chilis in a large skillet in some oil over medium heat to really bring out those flavors in the sauce. Then, you add the black beans, tomato juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt and simmer it until almost all the liquid is gone. This makes it so the beans stick together and don’t fall out of the tacos. Next, you want to cook one side of the tortilla, then flip it. Place the filling and some cheese (we like to use Monterey Jack, but you can use a Mexican blend as well) on the crispy side of the taco shell. Then, close up the taco and press down so it flattens a little bit. Cook on both sides until the outside is crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite salsa (try our Homemade Salsa recipe), guacamole (try our Best Guacamole EVER recipe), sour cream, or any other topping you like!

Variations to this Recipe

Once you have the basic black bean mixture, you can make change this recipe up a million different ways. Add ground beef or tender shredded chicken for more of a hearty meal. Swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas if you wish. Turn this recipe into a burrito bowl by omitting the tortillas altogether and adding all the ingredients into a bowl. Try a squirt of lime juice, a dash of cumin, extra chili powder, some paprika, coriander, garlic powder, or some fresh oregano for additional flavor. Add some quinoa to the mixture for extra bulk.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover black bean mixture stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze it in an airtight storage container in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw it out, then use the microwave for reheating.

What to Serve with Black Bean Tacos

These simple tacos are so versatile! You can add any kind of toppings you like: avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo, and jalapeño. Serve them with a side of chips and salsa. These are great as a whole meal, but if you are serving a crowd, you can round out the meal with some of our other favorite Mexican recipes. Read More: 75+ Best Mexican Recipes