Vegetarian Tacos

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
You don't need to be a vegetarian to eat vegetarian tacos! Loaded with beans, spices and sauteed onions, these hearty tacos are a quick and easy meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed avocado, sour cream and salsa

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through.
  2. Serve bean mixture in tortillas with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 taco (calculated without optional toppings): 413 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 16g fiber), 17g protein.

I love Mexican food but was looking for a healthier option to share. My family devours these tasty tacos whenever I make them. —Amanda Petrucelli, Plymouth, Indiana
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