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March 2, 2019 By Willow Moon

Black Bean and Corn Tacos

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These healthy Black Bean and Corn Tacos have a spicy black bean and corn filling. They are a quick and easy meal. 

Black Bean and Corn Tacos on a cutting board.

These Black Bean and Corn Tacos have onions, garlic, and taco spices. Corn balances out the savory and spicy notes with a sweet note.

Normally I use soft corn tortillas for tacos. Living in Tucson, Arizona, I’ve been exposed and influenced by a lot of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Hard shell tacos are not authentic Mexican cuisine. They are an Americanized version of a taco.

That does not make them a bad thing though. Quite the contrary.

It’s fun eating tacos with a crunchy taco shell. They are like eating tortilla chips with a spicy filling.

Vegan Taco Filling in a pan.

The black bean and corn mixture is sweet and spicy. It is really easy to make.

I mashed about half of the black beans. That not only lets them soak up the spicy flavors, but it makes them easier to eat in a taco.

You don’t want beans falling out of your taco, do you?

Vegan taco ingredients on a cutting board: black bean and corn mixture, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and hard shell tacos.

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Vegan Tacos with black beans and corn.

Black Bean and Corn Tacos

These vegan tacos are an easy healthy meal. Top them with lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa or add your favorite toppings. Guacamole or vegan sour cream would be a great addition.

Make extra and use some in a quesadilla, enchiladas, or on some vegan nachos.

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Black Bean and Corn Tacos

These healthy Black Bean and Corn Tacos have a spicy black bean and corn filling. They are a quick and easy meal. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegan, gluten free
Keyword black bean and corn tacos, vegan tacos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 12 (3 cups filling)
Calories 141kcal
Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 12 taco shells

Toppings

  • Salsa
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Chopped cherry tomatoes
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Instructions

  • Heat a pan on medium heat. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds longer.
  • Add black beans, salsa and all the spices. Cook until salsa cooks down, about 8-10 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans into the salsa mixture.
  • Add corn and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Warm taco shells according to instructions on pack. Pile bean and corn mixture into taco shells. Add salsa, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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