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smokey bean tacos
The Royal City Vegan

Smokey Bean Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small taco shells (corn preferred)
  • 1-1½ cups purple cabbage, shredded or finely sliced
  • 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Smokey beans
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 540 ml canned pinto beans
Cashew Cream
  • ½ cup cashews
  • ¼-⅓ cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼-½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Place cashews in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse cashews.
  2. While the cashews are boiling, use a mandolin or sharp knife to shred the cabbage into thin strips and set aside.
  3. Add softened cashews, 1/4 cup of water, lemon juice and salt to a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add up to 1/2 cup of water (total) until desired thickness is reached.
  4. Open the can of pinto beans and drain a small amount of the liquid inside. DO NOT RINSE your beans. The liquid inside is what you'll use to build a delicious sauce for the beans.
  5. Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat and once hot, add the tsp of oil. Then, pour in the beans and liquid. Add all the spices and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the liquid begins to thicken and the beans are warmed through, remove from heat.
  6. Heat a cast iron pan (or similar) over medium-low heat. Once hot, warm tortillas on each side for approximately 30 seconds.
  7. With the pan still warm, add the pumpkin seeds and toast for 30-60 seconds, or until you hear popping.
  8. To build your tacos, take warm taco shell, top with a scoop of beans, some shredded cabbage, a drizzle of cashew cream and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds and enjoy!