Smoky Beans and Greens Tacos with Aji Verde

Name: Smoky Beans and Greens Tacos with Aji Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2-3 cups shredded kale (no stems, please); one 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup enchilada sauce (I like this one); 1 chipotle pepper, minced (or a sprinkle of ground dried chipotle spice); salt to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 ounces of queso fresco (optional); 1 jalapeño pepper, with seeds and ribs to keep it spicy (remove for a mild version); 1 bunch cilantro; 2 cloves garlic; juice of 1 lime; pinch of salt (to taste); 8 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups fresh sweet corn, cut off the cob (frozen corn works too – just sauté in a hot pan for a few minutes or cook in microwave); anything else you like on your tacos

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Three cheers for summertime eating! Smoky black beans, sautéed with kale and garlic and spices, tucked into charred corn tortillas, and topped with the best feisty, punchy green sauce - Aji Verde!

Updated at: Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:03:43 GMT