Vegan Bean Taco Filling
Transform your taco nights with this flavorful Vegan Bean Taco Filling—an irresistibly hearty, plant-based alternative that's ready in just 25 minutes! Bursting with protein-packed black beans and pinto beans, vibrant red bell peppers, and a kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies, this filling is seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder for a zesty, smoky flavor. Tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro add the perfect finishing touch, making it ideal for stuffing tacos, wrapping in tortillas, or spooning over rice bowls for a satisfying meal. Quick, nutritious, and completely vegan, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed pinto beans
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 juiced lime
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir again until the spices are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Serve the vegan bean taco filling warm in taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for rice bowls or salads. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4020 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.6 g | 256% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2767 mg | 59% | |
*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.
