Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos
Brighten up taco night with these flavorful Black Bean Zucchini Olive Tacos! Packed with wholesome, plant-based goodness, this recipe combines tender sautéed zucchini, protein-rich black beans, and briny black olives, all seasoned with warm spices like cumin and chili powder. A splash of lime juice adds a zesty finish, while fresh cilantro and optional creamy avocado slices elevate every bite. Served in warm, soft corn tortillas, these tacos are a quick and healthy weekday dinner you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans (when using oil instead of butter), or anyone craving a satisfying twist on classic taco flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium (diced) zucchini
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 15 ounces (1 can, rinsed and drained) black beans
- 3 ounces (sliced) black olives
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 large (optional, sliced) avocado
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, sliced olives, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
Turn off the heat and mix in 1 tablespoon of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the black bean, zucchini, and olive mixture into each tortilla.
Top the tacos with fresh cilantro and optional avocado slices for added creaminess.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.1 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25264 mg | 1098% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1095.2 g | 398% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 379.2 g | 1354% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.3 g | ||
| Protein | 366.5 g | 733% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3258 mg | 251% | |
| Iron | 100.5 mg | 558% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
