Spiced Black Bean Tacos
Estimated $5.31 recipe · $2.65 per serving (US / USD)
Crispy-edged spiced black beans in warm tortillas with pico de gallo and avocado.
The recipe
Spiced Black Bean Tacos
Crispy-edged spiced black beans in warm tortillas with pico de gallo and avocado.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 avocado
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh coriander
- Chilli flakes
Estimated recipe cost
$5.31 for 2 servings · $2.65 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 can black beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 6 small corn tortillasPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 10 each · Count stated in recipe | $1.50 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 avocadoPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.90 |
| 2 tomatoesRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.17 |
| 1/2 red onionRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.16 |
| Juice of 1 limePlanning assumption · $0.30 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.30 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Chilli flakesPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 0.5 g | $0.02 |
| Estimated total | $5.31 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Dice the tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Combine in a bowl with the lime juice, a pinch of salt, and the fresh coriander for a quick salsa.
- Halve, stone, and mash the avocado with a little lime juice and salt.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the black beans with cumin, smoked paprika, a pinch of chilli flakes, and salt. Stir and cook 3–4 min until fragrant and slightly charred on the outside.
- Warm the corn tortillas directly over a gas flame for 15–20 seconds per side (or in a dry pan) until lightly charred and pliable.
- Spread a smear of mashed avocado on each tortilla. Top with spiced black beans, then the tomato salsa. Finish with extra coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe notes
Use lettuce cups instead of tortillas for a completely gluten-free and lower-carb version.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 22g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.