A Clean Plate:: Healthy Black Bean Tacos

If there is one type of food that I crave it is Mexican.  The delicious combination of cilantro, mixed with creamy black beans and some cotijo cheese makes me salivate.  During the warmer months when it is too warm to turn on the oven, I like to opt for meals that are easy, fast and healthy.  I have been making these healthy black bean tacos for quite some time, and I thought that this is the perfect season to share them with you.  They combine good for your ingredients that can literally be thrown together in about fifteen minutes or less and are packed with ingredients that offer a nutritional punch.  

Healthy Black Bean Tacos

*Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Cup Black Beans (preferably organic, low-sodium)

2 Avocados, diced

1 Small Shallot, chopped 

6 Radishes, sliced thin

Corn Tortilla Shells

Fresh Cilantro, to taste

Lime Juice, to taste

Sea Salt Flakes (like Maldon)

Directions

Over an open flame, place corn tortillas until desired browning is achieved, set aside for assembly.  To assemble, place black beans, avocado, shallot, radish on top of tortilla.  Squeeze lime juice onto tacos, add fresh cilantro springs and top with sea salt flakes.  

Black Beans 

A great source of protein and are high in folic acid, potassium and iron.  

Radishes 

This ruby vegetable is packed with Vitamin C & K, folate and contains isothiocyanates, a compound that is said to fend of certain cancers. 

Avocado 

This Mexican mainstay is rich in Vitamin C and B-5 which aid in supporting the central nervous system. Avocados are also high in Vitamin K and folate and lend healthy fats to a diets and are an excellent source of fiber. 

Cilantro 

 This distinct herb is an excellence source of Vitamin A & K, while being virtually calorie free.  

Photography & Styling by Alison 

*Nutrition information via Livestrong