Best 6 Spicy Black Bean And Corn Tacos Recipes

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Calling all taco lovers! Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with these incredible Spicy Black Bean and Corn Tacos. These tacos are packed with bold flavors and textures, making them a fiesta in every bite. The combination of zesty black beans, sweet corn, and a kick of heat from jalapeños will tantalize your taste buds. Served with a vibrant array of toppings like creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage slaw, and tangy salsa, these tacos are sure to become a household favorite.

In addition to the classic recipe, this article presents a range of exciting variations to cater to diverse preferences. Craving a meaty twist? Try the Black Bean and Ground Beef Tacos, where juicy ground beef joins forces with black beans for a hearty and satisfying meal. For those who prefer a smoky flavor, the Chipotle Black Bean Tacos infuse a smoky chipotle kick into the mix. And for a vegetarian delight, the Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tacos offer a sweet and savory combination that will leave you wanting more.

Each recipe includes a detailed ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary adventure. With beautiful photography and easy-to-follow guides, these recipes are perfect for both experienced cooks and those just starting their kitchen journey. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a flavor-filled taco extravaganza!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

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.

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

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.

BLACK BEAN TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND SPICY ONIONS



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Spicy pickled onions add brightness and tang to these hearty black bean tacos. The filling is a bit like chili but without the tomato, and perfect to wrap up in a tortilla. You can make the black beans up to 5 days ahead; they even freeze well. Then just warm them up, along with the tortillas, right before serving. The spicy onions will last for weeks in the fridge. Use them on everything: soups, salads, even grilled cheese sandwiches.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, tacos, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lime
1 small red onion or large shallot, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
Large pinch of fine sea salt
Small pinch of granulated sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced red or green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Fine sea salt
Corn tortillas, warmed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
Fresh cilantro, salsa and sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the spicy onions: Squeeze the lime into a bowl and add the onion or shallot, jalapeño, salt and sugar to the juice. Set aside while you make the black beans.
  • Prepare the beans: Heat a large skillet, then add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, and sauté until fragrant. Add the beans and a few large pinches of salt and let simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt, chili powder and oregano to taste. Serve beans with tortillas and avocado and top with the pickled onions and jalapeño and some of their liquid, adding any of the garnishes you like.

SPICY BLACK BEAN TACOS



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These vegetarian bean tacos, lightly spiced with cumin and smoked paprika, are topped with fresh guacamole and a pomegranate salsa.

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 x 400g cans black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1 ½ tbsp honey
1 ½ tbsp smoked paprika
1 ½ tbsp ground cumin
1 small garlic clove
2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander
1 green chilli, sliced
2 avocados, halved and stoned
juice 1 lime
110g pack pomegranate seeds
1 green chilli, finely diced
1small white onion, finely diced
small handful fresh coriander, chopped
8-12 corn or flour tortillas
chipotle or other hot sauce
soured cream or coconut yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil and add the garlic. Fry until golden, then add the beans. Pour in the cider vinegar, honey and spices along with 1 tsp or more of salt, to taste. Cook until warmed through, crushing gently with the back of your wooden spoon, then set aside.
  • The best way to make the guacamole is with a large stone pestle and mortar, but you can use a medium bowl and a flat-ended rolling pin instead. Crush the garlic, coriander and chilli into a rough paste. Scoop in the avocado with a little salt and crush roughly - you want it chunky, not smooth. Squeeze in the lime juice and set aside.
  • Mix the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a griddle pan or steamer and quickly griddle the tortillas or steam a stack of them to warm up. Reheat the bean mixture.
  • To serve, put 1-2 heaped tbsp of beans on a tortilla. Top with a big spoonful of guacamole and some salsa, hot sauce and a dollop of soured cream or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your tacos taste better. Use ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and sweet corn.
  • Season your black beans well: The black beans are the star of the show in these tacos, so make sure they're packed with flavor. Use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Don't overcook the black beans: Overcooked black beans will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they're tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Make your own taco seasoning: It's easy to make your own taco seasoning at home, and it's much more flavorful than store-bought. Simply combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The toppings are what really make these tacos special. Try using a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

These spicy black bean and corn tacos are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. They're packed with flavor and nutrients, and they're sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these tacos a try!

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