Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling
Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling brings hearty, mashed black beans together with sautéed onion, bell pepper, and warm spices for a richly seasoned bite. The cornmeal adds subtle body while salsa brightens the finish, making it ideal for weeknight tacos, burritos, or loaded nachos. Serve for casual dinners or game-day spreads when you want something satisfying and vegan-friendly.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until tender.
- 3
Stir in mashed beans.
- 4
Add the cornmeal.
- 5
Mix in cumin, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and salsa.
- 6
Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Calories 218.54 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 8.72 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 33.37 g 12%
- Total Fat 6.78 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 353.39 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 7.49 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 5.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.88 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 103.29 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 433.0 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 76.07 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Black Bean Taco Filling is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 218.54 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling healthy?
- Plant-Based Black Bean Taco Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 218.54 calories and 8.72 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 353.39 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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