Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Black Bean Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Coleslaw


I am constantly looking for new recipes to try out. I also really enjoy looking at the news on The Seattle Times. Coincidentally, a month ago or so I was perusing the articles in The Seattle Times and came across this recipe for Black Bean Tacos with Spicy Cilantro Coleslaw and thought it looked delicious. I printed it and tried it within a week and boy was I right, this is now a monthly meal (sometimes more often)!
For the Coleslaw (mix together the following):
  • 3/4 head of cabbage chopped
  • 2 shredded carrots
  • 3 chopped green onions
  • 1 bundle chopped cilantro leaves
  • Coleslaw Dressing (recipe follows)

Coleslaw Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup Veganaise (mayonnaise)
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1-2 Tbsp Sugar
  • Hot sauce to preferred spiciness

For the Tacos:

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Taco Filling (recipe follows)

Taco Filling (mix together the following):

  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and smashed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  1. Once you have made your coleslaw chill it until the tacos are ready.
  2. Disperse the taco filling between the 12 corn tortillas
  3. Put 1 Tbsp oil in a pan and heat until hot then cook one tortilla with the taco filling at a time, cooking the tortilla flat for 30 seconds then folding in half like a taco and browning on each side.

Enjoy!

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