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Black Bean Soft Tacos

SUBMITTED BY: Lynn Hamilton PHOTO BY: cookin'mama

"Spiced just right, These bean-based tacos have plenty of South-of-the-border appeal. Lynn Hamilton of Naperville, Illinois livens up her black bean filling with diced tomatoes, green chilies and a variety of seasonings, then garnishes each taco with a slice of avocado."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 32 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold one side of tortilla over filling. Garnish with avocado.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One taco equals 279 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 828 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by Miriam
This recipe was tested by the most picky of food critics...middle school students. I teach a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Jerseyfresh77
This is a sure thing -- easy & very tasty! I followed the recipe as shown, but threw in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by SunshineMama
These are super simple and delicious. Every Friday is Taco night at our house and I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by Soifua
We love these. I cheat and use salsa instead of the canned tomatoes and chiles (and we don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by trooworld
These were pretty good. Followed the recipe exactly except substituted whole wheat tortillas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by CHARI
Nice and satisfying. I scaled recipe down to 4 servings so maybe the scaling was off, but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by DIVINEONE779
These were SO good and SO easy to make! I followed the recipe almost exactly as written. Only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Renee
A huge hit with our family! I also used the canned diced tomatoes with chilis - one step easier. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by TexJess
Excellent. Omitted oregano, cheese and avocado. Added chopped cilantro and sour cream. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by AMIENICOLE