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Tangy Black Beans Fajitas

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Tangy Black Beans Fajitas

A tangy Mexican black bean fajita with jalapeno, corn and lime, finished with chipotle in adobo, cotija cheese and lime juice, served over flour tortillas.

Total time
53 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
28 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Mexican
vegetarian

Ingredients

2 cupsblack beans
1/2 cupjalapeno
1corn
1/2 cuplime
1 cupflour tortillas
2 tbspchipotle in adobo
1 tbspcotija cheese
1 tbsplime juice
1 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Drain and season the black beans, then braise them over medium-high heat until well browned, about 7 minutes.

2

Add the jalapeno, corn and lime, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.

3

Stir in the chipotle in adobo, cotija cheese and lime juice for 4 minutes.

4

Warm the flour tortillas separately.

5

Let the beans simmer for about 8 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Squeeze the lime over just before serving.

7

Serve hot over the flour tortillas, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
408
Protein
16.9g
Fat
9.8g
Carbs
65g
Fiber
13.8g
Sodium
499mg

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