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Vegan Mango Black Bean Tacos

Vegan Mango Black Bean Tacos

Bright mango, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans come together in a crunchy, juicy taco that makes summer feel like a celebration. Quick to toss together and impossible to resist — seriously, who needs meat when mango shows up like this?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe mangos diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 can cooked black beans drained and rinsed (about 400g can; ~240g drained)
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 –2 tsp mango salsa or your favorite hot sauce optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 10 –12 corn tortillas
  • Bold note: swap cilantro for mint if you’re into weird-but-good flavor twists. FYI that swap works surprisingly well.

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Sharp chef’s knife and cutting board
  • Citrus juicer or fork (for lime)
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Skillet or comal (optional — to warm/char tortillas)
  • Serving plates or bowls
  • You don’t need a gadget parade. I make these with just a knife, bowl, and a hot pan for tortillas. IMO, that’s the kind of cooking I actually enjoy.

Method
 

  1. Prep fruit and veg. Peel and dice the mangos, chop the red onion and red pepper, and chop the cilantro. Keep everything bite-sized so every taco holds a little of each flavor.
  2. Combine. In a medium bowl, stir together mango, red onion, red pepper, lime juice, cilantro, avocado, and black beans. Add salt to taste and 1–2 tsp mango salsa or hot sauce if you want heat.
  3. Taste and adjust. Add more lime if you want brightness, more salt for depth, or a pinch of sugar/maple if the mango needs sweet help.
  4. Chill or serve. Chill briefly if you prefer cold tacos, or serve immediately. Warm tortillas quickly in a skillet or over a flame and fill.
  5. That’s literally it. You made tacos.

Notes

Nutrition & calories

I crunched friendly, approximate numbers so you can plan meals:
  • Total recipe calories (estimate): ~1,700 kcal (varies by avocado and tortilla size)
  • Per taco (assuming 11 tacos): ~155 kcal
  • Per serving (3 tacos): ~465 kcal
Rough macronutrient snapshot per serving (3 tacos):
  • Protein: ~12–15 g (thanks to black beans)
  • Fat: ~22–28 g (avocado does the heavy lifting)
  • Carbs: ~50–60 g
  • Fiber: ~10 g (hello, gut health)
These numbers vary by exact ingredient sizes and tortilla calories. If you track precisely, weigh your avocado and use the exact tortilla nutrition on the package.