Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
Simple, flavorful, 20-minute tacos with spicy-sweet sautéed plantains and smoky black beans. A satisfying and quick plant-based meal!

Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Add black beans to a small saucepan over medium heat and add spices. Once it reaches a low boil, turn heat to low to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
- Peel and chop plantains and heat a large metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add plantains to a mixing bowl and toss with spices.
- Once pan is hot, add coconut oil and plantains and spread into a single layer. Sauté on one side for 2-3 minutes, then flip and sauté on the other side for 2-3 minutes more. Turn down heat if browning too quickly. You're going for a caramelized effect. Set aside.
- In the meantime, prep desired toppings and warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp cloth or paper towel and warming in the microwave for 20 seconds (or place tortillas directly on an oven rack for 1-2 minutes in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven).
- To assemble, top tortillas with black beans, plantains and desired toppings. I preferred salsa, hot sauce, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Ripe avocado would also make a great addition.
- Best when fresh. Serves 3-4 generously (as original recipe is written).
Nutrition per serving
339kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1124.00
$1124.00
Per Serving
$281.00/serving
$281.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2248.00 vs buying!
~$2248.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| very ripe large plantains* | 2 | $166.00 |
| coconut oil | 1 tbsp | $16.00 |
| coconut sugar | 2 tbsp | $2.00 |
| ground cumin | 1 tsp | $27.00 |
| ground cinnamon | 0.5 tsp | $5.00 |
| sea salt | 0.25 tsp | - |
| cayenne | 0.125 tsp | $2.00 |
| -ounce can black beans | 1 | $24.00 |
| ground cumin | 0.5 tsp | $13.00 |
| pinch cayenne | 1 | $294.00 |
| -10 yellow or white corn tortillas or taco shells | 8 | $558.00 |
| jalapeño | 1 medium | - |
| Fresh cilantro | - | - |
| red onion | 0.25 medium | $17.00 |
| Hot sauce / salsa | - | - |
| Lime juice | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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