cheesy cajun black bean tacos (Printable Version)
Smoky beans, gooey cheese, and crisp toppings in flavorful Cajun-spiced tacos—ready in just 30 minutes.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Black Bean Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Taco Assembly
12 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
14 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
15 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
16 - 1 medium tomato, diced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
18 - 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
03 - Add drained black beans, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are well blended.
04 - Gently mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon for a thicker consistency, if preferred. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lime juice.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Sprinkle a little shredded cheese on each warm tortilla. Spoon black bean mixture over the cheese so the residual heat melts it.
07 - Top each taco with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, lettuce, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices if using.
08 - Serve tacos immediately accompanied by lime wedges.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Bold Cajun flavors make dinner exciting
- Fast weeknight prep in under 30 minutes
02 -
- For vegan tacos, use plant-based cheese and dairy-free yogurt
- Check Cajun seasoning and tortilla labels to confirm allergen safety
03 -
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce to your tacos
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier kick