Delicious homemade Family Friendly Spinach Tacos - Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions

Family Friendly Spinach Tacos

Delight your family with these nutritious and delicious spinach tacos, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with fresh spinach, savory beans, and a burst of flavor from spices, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is both healthy and satisfying.

⏱️
10
min prep time
🔥
10
min cook time
🍽️
4
servings
📊
Easy
difficulty

🛒Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

🔧Kitchen Tools Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Can opener

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the black beans and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, or until pliable.

  7. 7

    Assemble the tacos by dividing the spinach and bean mixture among the tortillas.

  8. 8

    Top each taco with shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.

  9. 9

    Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

🥗Nutrition Information

Calories per serving: 350

🏷️Recipe Tags

Family-friendlyQuickHealthyVegetarianWeeknight

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen spinach. Just be sure to thaw and drain it well before adding it to the skillet.

How can I make these tacos vegan?

To make these tacos vegan, simply omit the cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.

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