Black Bean Tacos

Celebrate cinco de mayo with these vegetarian black bean tacos! They take less than 30 minutes to make and are so worth it! Enjoy alongside a margarita and some salsa.

 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 pt cherry tomatoes, quartered
 4 radishes, cut into thin strips
 1 jalapeno, sliced
 juice of 1/2 lime
 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
 4 - 6 oz queso fresco or feta cheese
 2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 Pinch of salt and pepper
 8 corn tortillas
 2 ripe avocados, sliced
 Lime wedges for serving

1

Rinse and drain the black beans.

2

Place them in a medium bowl. Sprinkle them with the parika, cumin, a pinch of salt and pepper and a drizzle of Colavita olive oil.

3

Mix well.

4

In a large, non-stick skillet, cast iron skillet or stove top griddle, add 1 tbsp Colavita olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.

5

Place one corn tortilla at a time into the pan and toast about 2-3 minutes per side.

6

Removed the toasted tortillas to a plate. Invert another plate on top of the tortillas so they stay warm.

7

To assemble, place a heaping tablespoon of the beans on a tortilla. Garnish with avocado, red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes and radishes. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired and a sprinkle of cheese and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!