- Corn or Flour Tortillas?
- Corn is more authentic and gluten-free. Just warm them well so they don't crack!
- How to make beans more flavorful?
- Don't rinse off all the canning liquid, or smash some beans in the pan—this creates a creamy, rich sauce.
Vegan Bean Tacos
Tacos are the soul of Mexican cuisine. This plant-based version elevates the humble bean to hero status. Spices and searing add depth, while fresh toppings—lime, cilantro, creamy avocado—bring that vibrant freshness that makes Mexican food so addictive.
Ingredients
8
small
Tortillas (Corn or Flour)
1
can (15 oz)
Kidney Beans (drained)
1/2
cup
Sweet Corn
1
small
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
2
medium
Tomatoes
1
whole
Avocado
1
bunch
Fresh Cilantro
1
tsp
Chili Powder
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
1
whole
Lime
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Can Opener
- Knife
Allergen Information
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté onion in oil until soft.
Tip: Salting now helps the onion sweat and soften.
2
✓
Add spices (chili, paprika, cumin) and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Tip: Spices are lipophilic (fat-loving); blooming them in oil amplifies flavor.
3
✓
Add beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer 5-8 minutes until thickened.
Tip: Mash a few beans with a fork to naturally thicken the sauce.
4
✓
Slice avocado and pick cilantro leaves. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-20 seconds per side.
Tip: Warming relaxes the starch, making tortillas pliable so they don't crack.
5
✓
Fill tortillas with bean mixture. Top with avocado, cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime.
Tip: Acid (lime) cuts through the rich avocado and starchy beans.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 8 small Tortillas (Corn or Flour)
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney Beans (drained)
- 1/2 cup Sweet Corn
- 1 small Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 whole Lime
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt