This smoked paprika creme is simple to make and makes these simple black bean and mango tacos extraordinary! Enjoyed with a slaw and salsa, these will be great in the summer too!
Black beans (14 oz / 397 g can)
- 1 can
, drained and rinsed
Tortillas, taco-sized (corn or flour)
- 8
Limes
- 1/2
, sliced into wedges
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salsa:
Cilantro, fresh
- 2 Tbsp
, chopped
Corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups
Tomatoes, cherry
- 1/2 pint
, halved
Avocado
- 1
, cubed
Lime juice
- 1 Tbsp
Smoked Paprika Creme:
Paprika, preferably smoked
- 1/2 tsp
Red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp
Hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp
Honey
- 2 tsp
Sour cream
- 4 Tbsp
Salt
- 1/4 tsp
Prep
Cabbage / Cilantro (for salsa & slaw) / Corn (if using fresh) - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Make smoked paprika creme - Mix together paprika, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, honey, sour cream, and salt. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Make slaw - Toss cabbage and cilantro with 3 Tbsp (44 mL) of the smoked paprika creme (amount for 4 servings; adjust accordingly if customizing), some salt and pepper, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
If using frozen corn, defrost in microwave by heating for 1 to 2 minutes. Toss corn with cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then black beans with a sprinkle of salt to heated oil. Saute for 3 to 6 minutes, just warming up beans.
Heat tortillas according to package instructions.
Let everyone assemble their tacos with black beans, cabbage slaw, mangos, and drizzles of rest of the paprika creme. Serve with lime wedges, and enjoy with corn, tomato, and avocado salsa on the side!