Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans
Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans
Ingredients
For the Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
For the Scrambled Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Tacos
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
For the Toppings
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black beans: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher if a creamier consistency is desired.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the beans are simmering, prepare the scrambled eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are set but still moist, about 3-5 minutes. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortillas one at a time in the hot skillet for 15-30 seconds per side, until pliable and lightly browned. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Assemble the tacos: Divide the warm black beans and scrambled eggs evenly among the warmed tortillas. Top with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans
Ingredients
For the Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
For the Scrambled Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Tacos
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
For the Toppings
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black beans: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher if a creamier consistency is desired.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the beans are simmering, prepare the scrambled eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are set but still moist, about 3-5 minutes. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Warm the corn tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortillas one at a time in the hot skillet for 15-30 seconds per side, until pliable and lightly browned. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble the tacos: Divide the warm black beans and scrambled eggs evenly among the warmed tortillas. Top with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min