Quick Bean Tacos
Warm, seasoned black beans topped with fresh lime, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can black beans, canned
- 4 count corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 whole lime
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the black beans in a colander under cold water.
- 2
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beans and cumin, stir well.
- 3
Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are warm and slightly thickened.
- 4
Season beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
- 6
Slice the jalapeño into thin rings, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
- 7
Fill each tortilla with beans, then top with cheese, jalapeño slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 8
Serve immediately while tortillas are warm.
Tools you’ll need
- colander
- medium skillet
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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