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Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions Recipe - NYT Cook
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Brief Description
Black Bean Tacos
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Main Ingredient
Black Beans
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Category: Vegetarian
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 0 min(s)
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Cook Time: 45 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Recommended by Marsha who grilled the onions. Add toppings: cilantro, salsa and sour cream
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Posted By: gardner.marilyn
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Posted On: Jan 06, 2020
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 - lime
- 1 - small red onion or large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 - jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons - olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 - large onion, chopped
- 1/2 - cup diced red or green bell pepper
- 2 - garlic cloves, minced
- 1 - jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 - tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 - tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 - teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 - teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 - (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 - avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
- - large pinch fine sea salt for onions
- - small pinch granulated sugar for onions
- - fine sea salt for beans
- - corn tortilla warmed
Directions:
Make the spicy onions: Squeeze the lime into a bowl and add the onion or shallot, jalapeño, salt and sugar to the juice. Set aside while you make the black beans.nnPrepare the beans: Heat a large skillet, then add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil.nnAdd the garlic and jalapeño and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, and sauté until fragrant. Add the beans and a few large pinches of salt and let simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.nnTaste and add more salt, chili powder and oregano to taste. Serve beans with tortillas and avocado and top with the pickled onions and jalapeño and some of their liquid, adding any of the garnishes you like.
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