Black Bean Mini Tacos

Taco night, kid-sized. Small tortillas and a mild filling make these easy for little hands, and a colorful plate of dippers rounds out the meal.

Kid-friendly plate with black bean tacos, veggies and hummus

Black Bean Mini Tacos

Soft mini tacos filled with seasoned smashed black beans, served with crunchy veggie sticks, hummus and fruit for a build-your-own plate.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans black beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 avocado mashed
  • carrot, cucumber and bell pepper sticks for serving
  • 1/2 cup hummus for dipping
  • apple slices and grapes for serving

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, cumin, garlic powder, salt and water.
  2. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, smashing about half the beans with a fork, until thick and warmed through.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave.
  4. Fill each tortilla with beans, then top with lettuce, tomato and mashed avocado.
  5. Serve with veggie sticks, hummus and fruit on the side.

Notes

Set out the fillings and let kids assemble their own tacos. The bean filling keeps 4 days in the fridge.

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