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Three Bean Tacos
These hearty Three Bean Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian option loaded with protein and spice. Combining the earthiness of kidney, pinto, and cannellini beans with a well-seasoned tomato base, the mixture is both satisfying and nutritious. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and shredded cheese, this dish brings together simplicity and delicious comfort. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, it’s a wonderful showcase of how beans can shine as a taco filling without meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 534 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
  • 1 sweet green pepper (small, chopped)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 15 oz kidney beans, (drained)
  • 15 oz cannellini beans (drained)
  • 15 oz pinto beans (drained)
  • 10 10 inch tortillas (spinach or roasted red pepper)
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce (shredded )
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (cut in quarters)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded )

Instructions
 

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and sweet green pepper.
  • Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2: Season the Mixture

  • Add chili powder, salt, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.

Step 3: Add Sauce and Beans

  • Stir in tomato sauce.
  • Add kidney, cannellini, and pinto beans.
  • Simmer on low heat for 5–10 minutes until heated through.

Step 4: Assemble the Tacos

  • Warm tortillas.
  • Spoon bean mixture into the center of each.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.

Step 5: Serve

  • Serve immediately while warm.

Tips

  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
  • Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat
  • Swap spinach tortillas with whole wheat or flour tortillas
  • Add avocado or guacamole for creaminess
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes instead of tomato sauce
  • Mash beans more or less depending on preferred texture
  • Add leftover roasted vegetables to stretch servings
  • Serve taco filling over rice for a bowl-style meal
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 27gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 886mgPotassium: 1072mgFiber: 19gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1891IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 8mg
Keyword budget friendly, family meal, healthy, pantry beans, taco night, vegetarian, weeknight dinner
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