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Black Bean, Charred Corn + Pulled Chicken Tacos
These Mexican-inspired tacos are a quick, FLAVOUR-PACKED dinner that will work any night of the week, or for a fun sharing feast with your pals.
Black beans + charred corn make a hearty base in it's own right, but you can also throw in some shredded chicken leftover from your roasts! Pile into warm tortillas and load -em up with whatever you fancy - we love creamy avocado, tangy feta, sweet salsa + fresh lime. OUR MOUTHS ARE WATERING.
Ingredients
1 jar Queen Black Beans - bean stock reserved
4 tbsp olive oil
100g tinned sweetcorn, drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp tomato purée
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp hot sauce or sriracha (optional), plus extra to serve
200g leftover roast chicken*, shredded (optional)
8 small soft tacos or tortillas
To serve2 ripe avocados, roughly sliced
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Grated cheddar or feta cheese
Salsa
Pink pickled onions
Fresh coriander
Lime wedges
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Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over a medium-high heat and fry the sweetcorn until golden, charred and crispy, about 7-8 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the pan and set aside on a kitchen towel.
To the same pan, heat another 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Then add the garlic, paprika, cumin, tomato puree and a splash of water, stir to create a paste and cook for two minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes and hot sauce - this will add heat and sweetness - and stir to create a paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomato puree deepens in colour.
Pour in the drained black beans - they don’t need rinsing - and stir to combine. Add a spoonful of the bean stock if it needs loosening. Simmer over a low heat for 4-5 minutes to warm the beans through and soak up the spices.
Stir the shredded chicken if using, and warm through.
Once you’re ready to serve, warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave. Load each taco with the bean mix and top with a few slices of avocado, a sprinkle of the charred corn, fresh coriander, cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime. Add a dollop of yogurt sour cream too, for a cooling contrast, or a drizzle more of hot sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season 3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear for 2–3 mins per side until golden. Add a splash of water or stock, cover, and simmer for 8–10 mins until cooked through. Let rest, then shred with two forks.
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