Black-Eyed Pea Tacos (Printable)

Protein-packed vegetarian tacos featuring seasoned mashed black-eyed peas with fresh toppings

# What You Need:

→ Black-Eyed Pea Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons water as needed

→ Taco Assembly

11 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
12 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - ½ cup white onion, finely diced
14 - 2 limes, cut into wedges
15 - 1 cup salsa

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add black-eyed peas, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat peas evenly with spices.
04 - Using a potato masher or fork, mash peas in the skillet while adding water as needed to achieve a chunky, spreadable consistency. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, then remove from heat.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Spoon seasoned mashed black-eyed pea mixture into each tortilla.
07 - Top each taco with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a generous squeeze of lime juice.
08 - Finish with salsa and optional toppings. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in 30 minutes total.
  • A nutritious, plant-based protein source using pantry staples.
  • Perfectly balanced smoky and savory flavors from cumin and smoked paprika.
  • Highly customizable with a variety of fresh toppings.
02 -
  • To make the recipe naturally gluten-free, always opt for corn tortillas.
  • Warm your tortillas just before serving to ensure they stay soft and pliable without breaking.
  • Always check the labels of store-bought salsa to ensure they fit your specific dietary requirements.
  • Each serving provides approximately 295 calories, 10g of protein, and 6g of fat for a balanced vegetarian dinner.
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