Pineapple Black Bean Tacos (Printer-Friendly)

Zesty pineapple and black bean filling with creamy coconut lime slaw on corn tortillas.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pineapple Black Bean Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Coconut Lime Slaw

13 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
14 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
15 - 1/3 cup canned coconut milk, full fat
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
18 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
19 - Zest of 1 lime

→ For Serving

20 - 8 small corn tortillas
21 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
23 - Lime wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and lime zest. Add shredded green and red cabbage, toss well to coat. Set aside to marinate while preparing the filling.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cook for 2 additional minutes.
03 - Stir in drained black beans, diced pineapple, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until pineapple is caramelized and mixture is heated through.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice to brighten flavors.
05 - Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or heat in microwave for 30 seconds until pliable.
06 - Spoon pineapple black bean filling onto each warm tortilla. Top with coconut lime slaw, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 35 minutes.
  • A vibrant fusion of Mexican and Caribbean flavors.
  • Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free.
  • The creamy coconut milk slaw provides a refreshing contrast to the smoky bean filling.
02 -
  • Ensure your pineapple is diced into small, uniform pieces to achieve even caramelization in the skillet.
  • Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes; this softens the cabbage slightly and allows the lime and coconut flavors to fully penetrate.
  • If using gluten-free tortillas, double-check the packaging to ensure they meet your dietary requirements.
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