Black Bean Taco Lettuce Wraps

Black beans make a simple, budget-friendly vegetarian filling for wraps, tacos, salads, or rice bowls.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• Large lettuce leaves for wrapping
• Guacamole, optional

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add black beans, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through.
4. Remove from heat and stir in diced bell pepper.
5. Spoon the bean mixture into lettuce leaves.
6. Top with guacamole if desired and serve warm.