Description
Flavorful Zucchini Black Bean Tacos are a delightful, nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. These vibrant tacos feature sautéed zucchini and hearty black beans, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and a zesty lime squeeze. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe combines simplicity with mouthwatering flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and dice zucchinis; rinse black beans; chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Cook Zucchini: Add zucchini to the skillet with cumin and chili powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender yet firm.
- Add Beans: Stir in black beans and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and combine well.
- Warm Tortillas: In another skillet, warm tortillas over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble: Fill each tortilla with the zucchini-black bean mixture, top with cilantro, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg