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Black Bean Tacos with Corn Salsa

These vibrant black bean tacos offer a delightful twist on a plant-based favourite by using a clever oven-baked crumble. By pulsing black beans with oats and cornmeal, you create a satisfyingly crisp texture that mimics savoury mince. This vegan dish is packed with plant-based protein and fibre, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious midweek meal that doesn't compromise on bold Mexican-inspired flavours.

The dish is perfectly balanced by a colourful corn salsa, featuring crunchy red peppers and a zesty lime dressing. The contrast between the warm, spiced beans and the cool, sharp salsa makes these tacos a crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Serve them straight from the oven with a generous scattering of fresh coriander for a light yet filling dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Black Bean Tacos with Corn Salsa

  • Olive oil cooking spray

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 600ml canned black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 25g rolled oats

  • 25g cornmeal

  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 8 small corn tortillas

  • 150g corn, thawed if frozen

  • 1 medium red pepper, chopped

  • 1 small green chilli, diced

  • 2 spring onions, chopped

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

How to make Black Bean Tacos with Corn Salsa

Heat oven to 204°C. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a food processor, chop garlic. Add beans, oats, cornmeal, chilli powder, 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper; process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until mixture is combined, 1 minute. Crumble bean mixture with hands, sprinkle on prepared sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Bake until firm and crisp on bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a spoon to break up pieces, coat with cooking spray, and bake until crisp all over, 10 to 15 minutes. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil; warm in oven 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine corn, pepper, chilli, spring onions and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper; sprinkle with lime juice. Divide bean crumble among tortillas; top with corn salsa and coriander.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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