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Easy Vegan Black Bean Tacos Recipe

Easy Vegan Black Bean Tacos recipe
Running on Real Food

Delicious vegan black bean tacos perfect for a plant-based taco Tuesday. Serve with your favorite taco toppings for an easy meal the entire family will enjoy.

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil for cooking (substitute water for oil-free)
2 (540 ml) cans black beans (drain and rinse 1 can, reserve liquid from other can)
1 small yellow onion, diced (1.5 cups/145 g)
2 cloves garlic, minced (15 g, about 1 tbsp minced)
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
2 tsp adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle pepper)
2 tsp ground cumin
salt
12 small wheat or corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded red or green cabbage
1 lime
cilantro lime crema, optional
pickled red onion, optional
250 g (½ pkg) soft or medium tofu (see notes for substitution)
1-2 limes, juiced (¼ cup juice)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
½ cup packed cilantro (20 g)
pinch of salt
½ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar

Method

1
If you’re making the quick pickled red onion, prepare that first. In a small pot, add vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove pot from heat. To a medium bowl or large glass jar, add the onions, then pour the hot pickling liquid over top. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
2
Add the cabbage to a bowl with the juice from 1 lime and a spinkle of salt. Squeeze the cabbage with your hands a few times to massage and tenderize. Set aside while you prepare the black beans.
3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp oil (or use water for oil-free) over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the onions. Season with salt. Cook for 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally, until tender.
4
Add the garlic, cumin, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to toast.
5
Add the canned beans, including the liquid from one of the cans, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to combine. Cook for 6-8 minutes, mashing some of the beans with a potato masher or the back of a fork or wooden spoon, until thickened. Season to taste with salt, if needed.
6
Using a blender, blend the tofu, garlic, cilantro, lime and salt, until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp of water, if needed, to achieve a smooth sauce or thinner crema, if desired.
7
Warm the tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat or briefly on a gas stove over open flame. Cook them in batches, flipping to warm and toast each side. Cover with a clean tea towel to keep warm until ready to serve. You can also warm them briefly in the microwave.
8
To the warmed tortillas, add a scoop of black beans, then top with the cabbage, crema, pickled red onion and fresh cilantro, if desired.