Vegan Black Bean and Kale Tacos with Chipotle Lime Sauce

3 vegan kale tacos packed with black beans, pickled onion and avocado and garnished with a chipotle lime sauce.

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Vegan Black Bean and Kale Tacos with Chipotle Lime Sauce

Here is a fun recipe to try for your next taco night: vegan black bean and kale tacos! They combine a spiced black bean mixture with corn, garlicky kale and a creamy chipotle lime yogurt-based sauce. Makes for a filling and healthy meal that's easy to customize and completely plant-based.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican inspired

Keyword: plant-based dinner recipe, vegan tacos, vegetarian tacos

Servings: tacos

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

For the black beans

2 x 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
½ cup frozen corn
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ cup water

For the kale

6-8 oz kale (about one small bunch) chopped in bite size
1-2 cloves of garlic crushed
½ lime or lemon juiced
½ tsp salt

For the chipotle lime sauce

¾ cup dairy-free yogurt
2-3 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers or finely chopped adobo peppers
1 lime juiced
½ tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt

For the tacos

10 small tortillas
¼ red onion finely sliced (or pickled onions)
1 avocado diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes chopped
¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Make the black bean mixture

Add the black beans, corn, spices (chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika), salt and water to a large pan and bring to a simmer. Keep simmering gently for about 5 minutes or until warm and thicker (you don't want a watery mixture). Once done, transfer to a large bowl and wipe clean the pan.

Make the kale filling

Transfer the pan back on the stove and heat up a small amount of olive oil (I like using oil-spray) on medium-high heat. Then, add the kale, garlic and salt and cook stirring often until wilted (about 5 minutes). Once done, add the lime juice, stir and remove from the heat.

Make the lime chipotle sauce

While the bean and kale is cooking, then combine the chipotle lime sauce ingredients together in a bowl (yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, adobo sauce or chopped chipotle peppers and salt). Taste to adjust flavor to your preference. You can add a small amount of maple syrup if needed to balance out the flavors.

Assemble and serve

When ready to eat, warm up the tortillas in a pan (no oil), then layer the black beans, kale, chipotle sauce, cubed avocado, chopped tomatoes and red onion. Enjoy!

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Notes

You can make the black bean mixture, kale filling and whisk the sauce ahead of time, then reheat and serve within a few minutes on busy weeknights.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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