Vegan Bean Taco Filling

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 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

8 steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the black beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

5. 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.

6. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

8. Serve the vegan bean taco filling warm in taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for rice bowls or salads. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (279.7g)

Calories		284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.0 g	15%
	Saturated Fat	1.7 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		774 mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate		36.1 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	12.0 g	43%
	Total Sugars	5.9 g
Protein		10.3 g	21%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		93 mg	7%
Iron		3.4 mg	19%
Potassium		531 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 435 cal (37.0%%)

Protein: 165 cal (14.1%%)

Carbs: 575 cal (48.9%%)