Black Bean Tacos (with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema)

Preparation time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Total time: 14 minutes
Yield: about 8 tacos

Ingredients:

• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup tomato salsa
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin

Crema:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice, or to taste
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For serving:

• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• Shredded lettuce
• shredded cheese
• diced tomatoes

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine black beans, salsa, chili powder, and cumin.  Simmer the mixture for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slightly mash beans if desired.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse together avocado, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic until cilantro is finely minced.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  To make the sauce thinner, add 1 Tbsp. water.
3. To assemble the tacos, on each tortilla layer black bean mixture, avocado cilantro lime cream, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.  Serve immediately.

*Recipe adapted from cookingclassy.com