Black Bean Tacos with Avocado and Corn
Warm black beans and sweet corn tuck into toasted corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a bright squeeze of lime.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup canned black beans, no-salt-added, rinsed and drained
- 2 certified gluten-free corn tortillas
- ¼ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- ½ avocado, diced
- ½ cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Method
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable and lightly toasted.1 min timer
- Heat oil; stir in cumin until fragrant, about thirty seconds.1 min timer
- Add beans and corn; cook, stirring, until hot and tender.4 min timer
- Mash some beans lightly, then stir in lime zest.
- Fill tortillas with beans, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas and naturally gluten-free beans keep wheat, barley, and rye out.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free corn tortillas and plain beans keep gluten-containing grains and sauces out.
- Anti-inflammatory: Beans, avocado, cabbage, corn, and olive oil bring vegetables, fibre, and plant-based fats.
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