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Black Bean Tacos with Charred Corn and Avocado-Lime Crema

Smoky spiced black beans piled onto warm tortillas with blistered corn, tangy pickled onions and a cool avocado-lime crema: bright, hearty and full of texture.

Time
35 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice 1 red onion and cover with ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside to quick-pickle for at least 20 minutes.

    20 minutes
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking lightly. Add 1½ cups corn kernels and char undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until blackened spots appear; transfer to a bowl.

    3-4 minutes
  3. Lower heat to medium, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 diced small onion, and cook 4 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and ½ tsp chili flakes; toast for 45 seconds.

    4 minutes
  4. Stir in 2 cans (540 ml each) black beans, drained, along with 1 tbsp tomato paste and ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable stock. Simmer 6-8 minutes, mashing lightly, until thick and glossy. Season with salt.

    6-8 minutes
  5. Blend 1 ripe avocado, ½ cup Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lime, ¼ cup cilantro, and 2 tbsp water until silky. Season with salt.

  6. Warm 8 corn tortillas directly over a gas flame or dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred.

  7. Build tacos: spread beans on tortillas, top with charred corn, pickled onions, avocado crema, crumbled feta and extra cilantro.

  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Chef's tip

Char the tortillas directly over an open flame for 15-20 seconds per side: the blistered spots add smoky depth that a soft steamed tortilla simply can't deliver.

Suggested pairing

Pair with an ice-cold Mexican lager or a tangy hibiscus agua fresca and finish with lime sorbet.

About this recipe

Smoky spiced black beans piled onto warm tortillas with blistered corn, tangy pickled onions and a cool avocado-lime crema: bright, hearty and full of texture.

VegetarianEasyweeknightfamily-friendlyhigh-fibresmoky

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