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Easy • Vegetarian

Creamy Chipotle Black Bean Tacos

These vegetarian tacos feature smoky, creamy black beans, crunchy slaw, and a zesty lime crema, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Creamy Chipotle Black Bean Tacos

Taco Tuesday (or any day!) just got a whole lot more exciting with these Creamy Chipotle Black Bean Tacos! They're packed with flavor, surprisingly hearty, and come together in a flash. The smoky black beans paired with a vibrant slaw and a cooling lime crema are a match made in heaven.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Creamy Black Beans

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1-2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (from a can), minced, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Lime Crema

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pinch of salt

For Serving

  • 8-12 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix or finely shredded cabbage
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Avocado slices (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Make the Lime Crema: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Make the Creamy Black Beans: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, minced chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, and cumin. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced slightly and the flavors have melded.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and combined, creating a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or dry skillet). Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the creamy black beans, top with shredded coleslaw mix, a drizzle of lime crema, and optional fresh cilantro and avocado slices. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo to your preferred spice level. For less heat, use less; for more, add another teaspoon.
  • To quickly soften cream cheese, cut it into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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