Black Bean and Corn Tacos are healthy vegetarian Tacos. These are made with Black Bean, Sweet Corn, and a spicy Fresno chile crema. These are delicious Tacos perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
1½cupShredded Sharp Cheddar Cheesedivided (or Pepper Jack Cheese)
1medium sizedRed Onionfinely chopped
5-6clovesGarlicminced
1teaspoonVegetable oil
1medium sizedBell Pepperfinely chopped
6-7smallGreen Chilesfinely chopped
1cupPico de Galloor any salsa of your choice
chopped Cilantro
1tablespoonLemon Juice
shredded Cabbage or Coleslaw or Lettucefor crunchy topping
Fresno Pepper Crema
½lbsFresh Fresno Peppersde-seeded & chopped
1tablespoonSour Cream
3tablespoonMayonnaise
½teaspoonGarlic Powder
1teaspoonLemon Juice
1teaspoonChipotle Chili Powderor Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper
salt & pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic. As the onion and garlic get fragrant, add the black beans, sweet corn, chopped bell pepper, green chiles, and the spices - ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Taco seasoning, Salt & Pepper. Stir to combine. Cook covered for 5 min. After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in half a cup of the Cheese.
Warm the Tacos in the oven until pliable. Add the cabbage or coleslaw in the Tacos followed by the Black Bean mixture, followed by remaining Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Chopped Cilantro, and a generous drizzle of Lime Juice.
Make Crema by combining all the ingredients. Drizzle it over the Tacos.
Serve Tacos with a wedge of lime.
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Notes
Make homemade Taco seasoning :
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
11/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Black Bean and Corn Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 2138mg93%
Potassium 660mg19%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 3791IU76%
Vitamin C 76mg92%
Calcium 481mg48%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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