Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and high in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas provide more fiber, while flour tortillas are typically cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Guacamole adds flavor and healthy fats, while sour cream is a budget-friendly creamy alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

Drain the black beans and place them in a bowl.

Dice a little more than a quarter of a large yellow onion and set aside.

Dice a serrano pepper (or jalapeño if you have it) and set aside.

In a large skillet, add about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

Add the diced onions and peppers to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add the black beans and green chilies to the skillet.

Mix in about half a pack of homemade taco seasoning (1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper).

Pour in about 4 ounces of water from the can of green chilies and stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let it cook while preparing the tortillas.

In a separate skillet, add a little oil and warm the corn tortillas for a couple of minutes on each side until pliable.

Start assembling the tacos by adding a small layer of shredded lettuce to each tortilla.

Spoon the black bean mixture over the lettuce, adding as much as desired.

Top with cheese of your choice or vegan cheese, if preferred.

Drizzle with lime crema and add more cheese if desired.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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