Kidney bean tacos

Are you ready to spice up your culinary journey with kidney bean tacos? This delightful, nutritious, and flavourful dish will make your taste buds dance and keep you coming back for more. Packed with plant-based protein, fibre, and a myriad of other essential nutrients, kidney bean tacos are not only delicious but also contribute significantly to a balanced diet.

Ingredients

To serve two, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of kidney beans (200 grams)
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes (200 grams)
• 1 medium-sized onion (150 grams)
• 1 bell pepper (150 grams)
• 2 cloves of garlic (6 grams)
• A handful of fresh coriander (20 grams)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of cumin (2 grams)
• 1 teaspoon of paprika (2 grams)
• Salt to taste
• 4 tortillas (200 grams)
• 1 avocado (150 grams)

Preparation and Cooking Time

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Facts per Serving

Each serving of kidney bean tacos offers:

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Fat: 18g
• Dietary Fiber: 14g

Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to whip up your kidney bean tacos:
1. Soak the kidney beans overnight.
2. Rinse and drain the kidney beans.
3. Dice the tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
5. Add the diced onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add the bell pepper to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
7. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and salt to the pan.
8. Cover the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes.
9. Warm the tortillas.
10. Spread the kidney beans mixture evenly over the tortillas.
11. Top with sliced avocado and fresh coriander.
12. Roll up the tortillas and serve.

Tips

1. You can add a squeeze of lime for an extra zing.
2. You can also use canned kidney beans if you’re short on time.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your kidney bean tacos with a side of mixed greens or your favourite salsa for an even more flavourful experience.