Black Bean Tacos

March 3, 2015

Tacos and parties are like Romeo and Juliette without the tragedy. The most fun is to create a build your own taco station on your buffet so people can pick and choose their toppings. Vegan, not vegan, everyone will love these tacos.

Makes 5-6 servings

Ingredient List:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • Sea salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 to 2 cups button mushrooms, brushed clean and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups dried black turtle beans
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups spring or filtered water
  • Several chapatti breads, lightly steamed or taco shells
  • Shredded Romaine lettuce
  • Diced fresh tomatoes
  • Shredded vegan cheese substitute, cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • sprouts

Step By Step Instructions:

Place a small amount of oil, garlic, and onion in a deep skillet over medium heat. When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt, chili powder and chili pepper and sauté until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until beans are soft, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and simmer 5 minutes more.

To serve, transfer beans to a large bowl and arrange condiments nearby with chapatti or taco shells.