Green Taco Filling
Elevate your taco night with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Green Taco Filling! Bursting with fresh flavors, this vegetarian recipe combines tender black beans, sautéed green bell peppers, spinach, and cilantro for a colorful and satisfying filling. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime juice, this dish delivers bold taste in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and wholesome option for tacos, burrito bowls, or even as a dip with tortilla chips. Packed with protein, fiber, and greens, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy Meatless Monday or a healthy taco feast any day of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 4-ounce can canned green chilies, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Add the chopped cilantro, black beans, and canned green chilies to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Cook the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle in the lime juice. Stir to incorporate.
Serve the green taco filling warm in taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for burrito bowls. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*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.
