20 Minute Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Mexican-spiced black beans are the heart of this vegan taco night spread.
What you will need
FOR THE FILLING
2 cloves Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp ground Cumin
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
25 oz. Black Beans
FOR ASSEMBLY
12 Corn Tortillas
1/2 head Iceberg Lettuce
2 oz. Salsa
1/2 bunch Cilantro
(Nutritional facts 203 calories, 8.59 g fat, 27.42 g carbohydrates, 3.87 g protein, 1 mg cholesterol, 261 mg sodium)How to cook
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Assemble ingredients.
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Peel the garlic cloves and chop or crush finely.
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Pour some olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat. Let it get hot enough that it's almost beginning to smoke. Don't forget to turn on that kitchen fan.
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Stir the garlic into the hot oil and let it toast until you can smell the garlic.
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Stir in the cumin.
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Add the paprika.
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Add the oregano. Toast briefly, just until you can smell the toasting spices.
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Open the can of black beans and strain off the liquid.
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Pour in the strained beans.
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Stir over heat until warmed through.
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Taste and add salt as needed.
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Warm some tortillas.
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Setup your taco station and lay out a tortilla.
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Add some shredded lettuce.
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Add some of the filling.
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Add a spoonful of salsa.
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Add a couple of sprigs of Cilantro
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.