Black Bean Tacos

4.90 from 29 votes

This easy Black Bean Tacos recipe is a quick weeknight meal will satisfy all your taco cravings! Only 7 minutes of cooking required!

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time17

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water
8 corn tortillas, warmed
optional toppings: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, cilantro lime crema, lime juice

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions, jalapeño (if using), cumin, salt, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir and saute for 3-5 minutes, until onions have softened and become translucent.
Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add black beans, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine and cook for 3 more minutes, constantly stirring to make sure the tomato paste completely dissolves.
Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
Remove from heat and serve in warm corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of cilantro lime crema or lime juice.

Adding a jalapeño is completely optional. If you don’t want it spicy but still want to add the jalapeño, remove and discard the seeds and veins.
These tacos are also great with flour tortillas and hard taco shells!