Black Bean Tacos {with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema} - Cooking Classy (2024)

Published January 8, 2020. Updated January 11, 2020

Healthy Black Bean Tacos just got a whole lot more exciting! These are loaded with flavor, they’re a breeze to prepare and the filling only needs to cook for 5 minutes! In other words say hello to a new favorite super fast dinner.

If you love these tacos also try my Quinoa Black Bean Tacos, Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos, or Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Tacos!

Easy Black Bean Taco Recipe

I know what most of you are probably thinking. Black bean tacos. BORING! My family was thinking the same thing until I made these.

My kids were hoping I was making the same ground beef tacos and were sad to hear it “we’re having black bean tacos for dinner” but after one bite everyone was raving about how good they are!

You get deliciously seasoned black beans (which are canned and there for already pre-cooked, thank you shortcuts) and they’re tossed with salsa it all get’s a quick simmer. And to finish it’s layered over tortillas with a bright and creamy avocado cilantro lime crema and garnished with all your other favorite toppings.

A super delicious, healthy dinner everyone can agree on!

How to Make These Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos

Taco filling really doesn’t get any easier than this. Here’s what you’ll do:

• In a medium saucepan combine 2 cans drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup salsa, 1 1/2 tsp chili powder and and 1 tsp cumin.
• Simmer mixture for about 5 -10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Slightly mash beans if desired.
• Add to warmed tortillas with desired toppings (note, I like to heat the tortillas in a little olive oil for added flavor and moisture).

Ingredients for Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema

• 1/2 medium avocado
• 1 Tbsp lime juice, or to taste
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, pressed through a garlic crusher

To Make the Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema

So easy – just blend it all together in a food processor and that’s it!

Use the Filling for Tostadas too!

This black bean taco filling would also make great tostadas, just buy the pre-made tostada shells by the tortillas at the store and layer on these same toppings.

And why not try it with rice or cauliflower rice? There’s lots of options here.

How to Make These Black Bean Tacos Vegan

• Substitute a plain vegan yogurt for the Greek yogurt or use a vegan sour cream.
• Use a vegan cheese or omit.
• Be sure tortillas are made with vegetable oil or another vegan friendly oil.

Possible Variations

• Try with salsa verde instead of red salsa.
• Add other Mexican spices for extra flavor like coriander, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
• Use homemade cooked black beans.
• Try it with canned pinto beans.

More Black Bean Recipes You’ll Love

• Black Bean Tortilla Soup
• Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Black Beans
• Cowboy Caviar
• Mango Black Bean and Avocado Quinoa Salad
• Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Recipe inspired by The Garden Grazer.

Recipe originally Published February 4, 2017. Text updated January 8, 2020, recipe remains the same.