Bean & Pineapple Soft Tacos

Name: Bean & Pineapple Soft Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes, Tacos
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 10 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed; Sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

The sweet and spicy filling in these delicious soft tacos is a refreshing change from basic ground beef or chicken. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
10 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Directions

Mash half of the beans; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add the pineapple, salsa, chilies, mashed beans and remaining beans; heat through. Stir in cilantro.
Place 1/2 cup filling on one side of each tortilla. Add toppings of your choice; fold in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 236 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pineapple-Black Bean Burritos in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009

Reviews

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Dana

Jul 10, 2018

After reading so many great reviews, I was disappointed with these tacos. They were bland, and very watery - the liquid made such a mess of the tortillas! I should have used less salsa, and added taco seasoning.
ahmom

Apr 21, 2015

This was good. I think I will add chicken next time.
ejt325

Mar 27, 2015

I would make this again, but I would add chicken or steak.
chefheidi18

Mar 10, 2015

We had to add taco seasoning to balance out the pineapple. What are unsweetened pineapple tidbits? Not our favorite, but interesting idea.
NoodleNel

Oct 23, 2014

My family loves these tacos. We buy the Paso tortilla cups for these. It has replaced or regular taco recipe.
lpeters86

Sep 2, 2012

This recipe was very simple and easy to make. It was absolutely delicious and a great modification to a typical taco recipe. My roommates and I really enjoyed it! It is definitely a keeper!
sopmom

Jul 7, 2012

My daughters and I loved this. A nice light summer dish!
eduerring

Apr 1, 2012

When I made this for my husband, he immediately balked about it being meatless. Until he tried it. He loved it!
Angela.

Jan 13, 2012

I was pleasantly surprised. I thought this was a pretty healthy recipe that tasted great. I think the chunks of pineapple is what really made this recipe taste great. I definitely will make again in the future.
jcrank

Aug 13, 2011

We've had this multiple times since it is so tasty!