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.

Tacos de Espinacas
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

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until wilted.
  4. Stir in the black beans and lime juice, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and a splash of lime juice to create the lime crema.
  6. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with the spinach and black bean mixture, then drizzle with lime crema and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  8. 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