Tacos de Espinacas
Tacos de Espinacas are vibrant and flavorful vegetarian tacos filled with sautéed spinach, black beans, and a zesty lime crema. These tacos are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making them a perfect choice for a healthy dinner.

25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Taco shells - 4 small (corn or flour)
- Fresh spinach - 200 grams, chopped
- Black beans - 1 can (400 grams), drained and rinsed
- Red onion - 1 small, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Greek yogurt - 100 grams
- Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the black beans and lime juice, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and a splash of lime juice to create the lime crema.
- Warm the taco shells according to package instructions or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with the spinach and black bean mixture, then drizzle with lime crema and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Tacos de Espinacas!
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 14 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in iron and vitamins A and C from spinach.
- High in fiber from black beans, promoting digestive health.
Tags
MexicanVegetarianDinner