Black Bean Tacos
Black Bean Tacos can be suitable for diabetes if managed carefully. Use whole-grain taco shells for better glycemic control, moderate the cheese, and watch portion sizes. Avoid adding extra sugar or high-carb sides.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by Courtney LeClaire
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- High-fibre
- Vegetarian
- DASH diet
- Weight loss

Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 6 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa (salsa verde)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir black beans, green salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin with the onion. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture at a simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.5 min timer
- Serve with taco shells, Mexican cheese blend, tomato, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
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