Cheesy Black Bean Tacos
with Poblano & Smoky Red Pepper Crema
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
Don’t get us wrong, we’re always up for going out for tacos, but we absolutely love making them at home. That way, we can customize them to fit our EXACT craving of the moment. For this vegetarian version, we ditch the meat for a hearty filling of poblano and spiced black beans, then top smoky red pepper crema and not one, but TWO kinds of cheese for maximum melt-factor. Oh, and did we mention these are ready in just 15 minutes? That’s faster than waiting in line at our local taco spot.
Ingredients
2 unit
Scallions
13.4 ounce
Black Beans
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
½ cup
Mexican Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Poblano Pepper
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
(Contains: Milk, Soy)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry all produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Halve, core, and thinly slice poblano crosswise into strips.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add poblano and cook, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. TIP: If needed, add a splash of water to help poblano soften.
• While poblano cooks, drain and rinse beans. • Once poblano is softened, stir in scallion whites and 2 tsp Southwest Spice (4 tsp for 4 servings). (Be sure to measure the Southwest Spice—we sent more.) Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add beans, Tex-Mex paste, and ¼ cup water (1⁄3 cup for 4). Cook, stirring, until filling is combined and thickened, 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle black bean filling with white cheddar and Mexican cheese. Cover pan until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. • Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds. • Divide tortillas between plates and fill with black bean filling, smoky red pepper crema, and scallion greens. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the tasty, cheesy blend of beans and peppers, though some found it bland and wanted more spice or acidity 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Customers raved about how quick and simple this meal is to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding fresh toppings like pico de gallo, lettuce, or avocado for more texture and flavor variety.
- Portions: Some felt it wasn't quite filling enough as a main dish; try pairing with rice or chips for a heartier meal.
- Vegetarian option: Even meat-eaters were pleasantly surprised by how satisfying and flavorful these meatless tacos can be.
