Black Bean Tacos

Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner

Dietary Info: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 0-24 hours and 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes-1 hour Total Time: 0-24 hours and ~40 minutes

*Time Includes Chopping *Time ranges depending on using dry or canned beans.

Ingredients:

• Tortilla: 8 Almond Flour Soft Tortilla

  • OR Grain Free Hard Shell Tortilla, Grain Free Soft Shell Tortilla, etc.

• 3 Cups Black Beans (or 2 Cans)

• 1 Yellow Onion

• 2 Garlic Cloves

• 1 Cup Salsa

• ½ tsp Chili Powder

• 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin

• Cilantro Pesto:

  • ~¾ Bunch Cilantro

  • 1 Small Shallot

  • 3 Garlic Cloves

  • 1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar

  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil

• Toppings:

  • ~¼ Bunch Cilantro

  • 6 Radishes, Sliced

  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, Diced

  • 1 Cup Shredded Romaine

How To:

1. Cook The Beans:

   • Dry Beans: Rinse and soak them in a bowl with water for 6-24 hours. Then, add to a pot and cover with 4 inches of water. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for about 10 minutes. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook, covered for about 1 hour or until beans are cooked through and can be poked with a fork.

   • Canned Beans: Pour canned beans into a pot and simmer for about 15 minutes.

2. Drain the beans and season with salt and pepper.

3. Chop the yellow onion.

4. In a large pan over medium heat, add the avocado oil and yellow onion. Saute for 5 minutes.

5. Add 1 minced garlic clove and saute for another minute.

6. Add the cooked beans, 1 cup of salsa, ½ tsp of chili powder, and 1 ½ tsp of cumin powder. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Chop the toppings of choice (¼ bunch cilantro, radishes, jalapeno peppers, and lettuce.)

8. Make cilantro pesto by blending 1 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves, 1 small shallot, 2 garlic cloves, 1 TBSP red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor or strong blender.

9. Place each almond flour tortilla on an ungreased, hot pan over medium heat and allow it to heat on each side for 10-15 seconds to soften.

10. Fill each tortilla with the beans and toppings of choice.

11. Enjoy!

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