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Budget Meals
Crispy Black Bean Taco Bowls
Street taco flavors, pantry prices.
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Sofia Reyes
Recipe Developer
10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Servings
$1.90
Per serving
Nutrition per serving (estimated)
380
Calories
16g
Protein
58g
Carbs
9g
Fat
🛒 Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups long grain white rice
1 lime, juiced and zested
1 cup fresh cilantro
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 avocado, sliced (optional, adds $0.50/serving)
Sour cream and hot sauce to serve
📋 Instructions
1
Cook rice per package directions. While hot, stir in lime juice, zest, and half the cilantro.
2
Pat beans dry with paper towels — this is the key to crispiness. Don't skip it.
3
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Add beans in a single layer. Do not stir for 3 minutes. Flip, cook 2 more minutes.
4
Season beans with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt. Toss to coat.
5
Build bowls: rice base, crispy beans, shredded cabbage, remaining cilantro.
6
Top with avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, and a squeeze of lime.
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