Best 6 Black Bean And Sweet Corn Tacos Recipes

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Calling all taco lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing black bean and sweet corn tacos. These tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds. The juicy black beans and crisp sweet corn are perfectly complemented by a medley of zesty spices and fresh herbs. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy avocado sauce, these tacos are a fiesta in your mouth. But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a flavorful black bean and corn salsa, a refreshing sweet corn salad, and a delectable black bean and sweet corn soup. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients, transforming them into culinary masterpieces. So, get ready to spice up your mealtime routine and indulge in the deliciousness that awaits!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Make these simple tacos tonight! They're easy, inexpensive and quite versatile-start with a base of seasoned black beans, top with crisp cabbage and finish it off with a delicious yogurt-based sauce (find several other sauce options within the post). Recipe yields about 10 hearty tacos, and could easily be halved.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, or 3 cups cooked black beans
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 small lime)
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional: Your favorite hot sauce, to taste (or just serve it on the side with your tacos/I love Tabasco's chipotle hot sauce)
8 to 10 small corn or flour tortillas (I think I like flour better)
3 cups finely sliced red or green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head of cabbage)
1/2 cup or more crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Big handful of fresh cilantro leaves and/or thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • To make the black beans: We're going to use the cooking liquid from one can of beans (or substitute 1/3 cup water for the cooking liquid). Rinse and drain the other can of beans. Once the beans are ready to go, warm the olive oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin, garlic and salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Pour in the can of beans with all of its liquid (or 1/3 cup water). Stir to combine. Mash up a portion of the beans with a potato masher or serving fork. Cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a simmer. Mash up the beans once more, then add the rinsed and drained beans.
  • Stir to combine. Simmer for a few minutes, then reduce the heat to a bare minimum while we finish the remaining ingredients. Cover the pot, and stir it every few minutes so the beans don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • To make the "crema": Combine the yogurt, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine. If desired, add hot sauce, to taste. Set aside.
  • Warm the tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat in batches, flipping to warm each side. Alternatively, you can warm them directly over a low flame on a gas range. Stack the warmed tortillas on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.
  • Soften the cabbage just a bit by sprinkling it with a couple dashes of salt. Then use your hands to "massage" it by scrunching up handfuls of cabbage until it is slightly wilted and fragrant.
  • Finally, assemble your tacos: Spread a layer of beans down the center of each tortilla, followed by a small handful of cabbage, a generous drizzle of sauce, and sprinkles of cheese and cilantro and/or green onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 10 tacos, Calories 257 calories, Sugar 3.2 g, Sodium 502.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET CORN TACOS



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Provided by Mary McCartney

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
One 15-ounce can black beans
4 corn taco shells
1 baby gem lettuce, roughly chopped
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup arugula, roughly chopped
1 Hass avocado, diced
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
Pinch flaky sea salt
8 slices jarred pickled jalapeno
1/2 cup sweet corn, thawed to room temperature
Handful cilantro leaves, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and saute the red onion and garlic until softened, around 5 minutes. Add the cumin and cook for another minute. Drain the beans into a colander and rinse under cold water. Add to the pan and stir to combine with the other ingredients. Using a potato masher roughly mash the beans to bind them with the onions and garlic, but not too much, so you still retain some of the bean texture.
  • Place the taco shells on a foil-lined baking sheet and put them in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to warm.
  • Meanwhile make the salad. Put all of the chopped and diced salad ingredients into a bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, lime juice and salt, using a fork. Pour over the salad and toss gently making sure everything is lightly coated in the dressing.
  • When the taco shells are warm, remove them from the oven.
  • Divide the bean mix evenly among the 4 tacos, top each one with a couple of slices of pickled jalapeno, a quarter of the sweet corn and a quarter of the salad and garnish with cilantro leaves. Devour.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN TACOS



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We eat meatless meals a few times a week, so I replaced the beef with nutty brown rice to bulk up these tacos. Sometimes I also like to swap in quinoa for the rice. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
8 taco shells, warmed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, taco seasoning, lime juice and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice; heat through., Spoon bean mixture into taco shells. Top with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND CORN TACOS



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Ripe summer corn is so delicious, so fresh, and so full of flavor, you can enjoy it raw. Filled with black beans, avocado, and raw corn marinated in bright lime juice along with jalapeño, cilantro, and toasted nuts and seeds, these hearty tacos make an easy to cook, easy to eat weeknight dinner.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Vegetarian     Taco     Bean     Corn     Hazelnut     Cilantro     Avocado     Dinner     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 ears of corn, shucked
1 medium jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges for serving
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
12 small corn tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Toast hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice corn off cobs into a large bowl (you should have about 2 cups kernels). Add toasted nuts and seeds, jalapeño, red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt; toss to combine.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion starts to release moisture and turns translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, cumin, 1/3 cup water, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Cover and cook until liquid is reduced and beans soften, about 5 minutes. Uncover, add 1/3 cup water, and use the back of a fork to mash up about half of beans.
  • Working one at a time, warm tortillas with tongs directly over a gas burner over medium heat, turning often, until lightly charred and puffed in spots, about 45 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave in 20-second bursts until warm.) Transfer to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm.
  • Whisk sour cream and remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice in a small bowl. Fill tortillas with bean mixture, then top with corn salsa, avocado, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with sour cream mixture and serve with lime wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Corn salsa and beans can be made 3 days ahead; store separately, cover, and chill. Bring corn salsa to room temperature. Reheat beans in skillet before serving.

SWEET CORN AND BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Make and share this Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 ears corn, shucked (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 medium red radishes, thinly sliced into small strips
1 medium lime, zested and juiced (to yield about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons lime juice)
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup feta to 2/3 c feta, to taste
30 ounces black beans, rinsed and drainked (or 3 cups cooked black beans)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onions or 1 small white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/3 cup water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
10 small round corn tortillas
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
pickled jalapeno pepper, to taste
salsa verde, to taste
hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare the corn salad: Use a sharp chef's knife to slice the kernels off all four sides of the corn cobs. Transfer the kernels to a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the chopped cilantro, radishes, lime/zest and juice, jalapeno, olive oil, and sea salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup crumbled feta, taste, and add a little more if you'd like. Set the bowl aside to marinate while you prepare the beans.
  • To prepare the black beans: Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and a sprinkle of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are turning translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin and cook for about 30 seconds while stirring. Pour in the beans and 1/3 cup water. Stir, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and use the back of a fork to mash up about at least half of the beans. Remove from heat, season generously with salt and pepper, to taste, and cover until you're ready to serve.
  • To warm the tortillas: Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla individually, flipping occasionally. Alternatively, you can warm them directly over a low flame on a gas range. Fold a tea towel over the warmed tortillas to keep them warm.
  • Put it all together: Spread black beans down the middle of each tortilla. Top the beans with corn salad. Place a slice of avocado to the side of the beans and serve with optional pickled jalapenos, salsa, or hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 262.7, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 15.7

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET



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A simple Southwest corn and black bean skillet that goes well with tacos, enchiladas, fish, and even burgers.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn mixture and cook until onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe sweet corn. If fresh corn is not available, you can substitute frozen or canned corn.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the corn in a skillet over medium heat, turning frequently, until it is charred and tender.
  • For a smoky flavor, roast the corn on the cob over an open fire.
  • To make the black bean and sweet corn salsa, simply combine the cooked corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To make the tacos, simply fill a tortilla with black bean and sweet corn salsa, shredded cabbage, and your favorite toppings. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

These black bean and sweet corn tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for summer. The combination of sweet corn, black beans, and fresh vegetables is flavorful and satisfying. And the tacos are even better when they're topped with your favorite toppings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these black bean and sweet corn tacos a try.

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