Black bean tacos with avocado and monterey cheese
Delicious and easy-to-make black bean tacos featuring creamy avocado and melty Monterey cheese. Perfectly seasoned with cumin, paprika, and fresh coriander, these tacos are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with a dollop of sour cream and zesty salsa sauce. A nutritious and flavorful meal that's ready in under 30 minutes!
- 13 Feb 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 2 Servings
- 14 Ingredients
Get ready to treat your taste buds with our delicious Black Bean Tacos with Avocado and Monterey Cheese! This easy-to-make recipe is not only packed with flavors but is also nutritious. The combination of creamy avocado, savory black beans, and melted Monterey cheese all wrapped in warm tortillas will surely make your meal a memorable one.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the black beans, ground cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the beans are heated through and slightly softened.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Lightly toast each tortilla on both sides until warm and slightly crispy, about 1 minute per side.
- Remove the tortillas from the skillet and keep them warm. You can wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or place them in a tortilla warmer.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat on a plate.
- Spoon a generous portion of the seasoned black beans onto the center of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle some shredded Monterey cheese over the beans.
- Add a few slices of avocado on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle a small amount of pepper sauce and salsa sauce over the avocado.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream.
- Sprinkle a few coriander leaves over the assembled tacos for a fresh touch.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors, especially the avocado and the herbs.
- You can swap out the Monterey cheese for any cheese of your choice such as cheddar or feta.
- To add a bit more spice, consider adding a finely chopped jalapeno to the bean mixture.
- Warm the tortillas before filling them to make them more pliable and enhance flavor.
- You can make the black bean mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it. Just reheat it when you're ready to assemble your tacos.
These Black Bean Tacos with Avocado and Monterey Cheese are sure to become a favorite in your household. Simple yet flavorful, they're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family. Enjoy this delightful mix of textures and tastes!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 560 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 810kcal | 41% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 33g | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 90g | 26% |
| Fiber 27g | 71% |
| Sugar 8g | 8% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 50g | 61% |
| Saturated 16g | 56% |
| Cholesterol 60mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 180ug | 20% |
| Choline 90mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 0.46mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 0.70mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 5mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 0.81mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B9 210ug | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 0.50ug | 21% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E 4.77mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K 33ug | 27% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 630mg | 48% |
| Copper, Cu 0.77mg | 85% |
| Iron, Fe 7mg | 64% |
| Magnesium, Mg 200mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus, P 850mg | 68% |
| Potassium, K 1550mg | 46% |
| Selenium, Se 18ug | 33% |
| Sodium, Na 1150mg | 77% |
| Zinc, Zn 4.90mg | 45% |
| Water | |
| Water 380g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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