Southern Style Dirty Rice and spicy Mexican Flavors combine well to make this yummy vegetarian tacos! Don't skimp when it comes to adding the pickled jalapeños - the bite of peppers brightens the flavors of the rice & beans - easy meal and perfect for a party or tailgating!
Next time try this recipe for Chili's grilled shrimp tacos - one of our favorite meals!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ a light meatless meal.
✔️ yummy cajun flavor!
✔️ you can never go wrong with crunchy tacos!
Ingredients
- Cajun Spice Mix
- white rice
- yellow onion
- celery
- green pepper
- mushrooms
- bay leaf
- black beans
- salsa
- corn or flour tortillas
- your favorite garnishes for tacos
Instructions
- Chop the celery, onions, green pepper and quarter the mushrooms. Heat a large pot over medium heat & add 1 tablespoon of oil - add in the vegetables and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are translucent.
- Add in 1 cup of rice to the vegetable medleyand stir to combine well. Increase the heat to high and add the water. When the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Drain the can of black beans and rinse well until the water runs clear. Add to a small pan on the stove and place over medium-low heat. Add in the salsa and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix. Stir occasionally.
- While the rice is cooking prepare your garnishes.
- Assemble the tacos and enjoy!
Tips
Cajun spice is often really salty, you may want to get low sodium.
If you'd like to make your own spice mix, you can use the recipe here.
Related recipes
There are several yummy taco recipes on the blog - here are some of my favorite recipes.
- Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pasta - tender shredded pork, so good!
- 4 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos - terrific tacos that are so simple because they are made in the slow cooker.
- Barbacoa Beef Tacos - meaty and delicious, just like your favorite restaurant!
Serve with
There are a ton of great Mexican recipes here on the blog - enjoy these with your Dirty Rice Black Bean Tacos!
- Mexican Coleslaw Recipe - you can even top your tacos with this tasty slaw!
- Serve some Mexican Corn Casserole alongside, this is terrific!
- THIS fresh fruit salad is amazing, especially with a meal that's just a little spicy!
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Dirty Rice Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cajun spice mix
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 ½ cups crimini mushrooms quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans
- ½ cup salsa
- corn or flour tortillas
- recommended garnishes - pickled jalepenos sliced radishes, shredded cheese, salsa
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Instructions
- Chop the celery, onions, green pepper and quarter the mushrooms. Heat a large pot over medium heat & add 1 tablespoon of oil - add in the vegetables and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are translucent.
- Add in 1 cup of rice to the vegetable medleyand stir to combine well. Increase the heat to high and add the water. When the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Drain the can of black beans and rinse well until the water runs clear. Add to a small pan on the stove and place over medium-low heat. Add in the salsa and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix. Stir occasionally.
- While the rice is cooking prepare your garnishes - then when the rice is done, assemble the tacos and enjoy!
christine
Awesome tacos! I sometimes get away w/ meatless meals (husband is a carnivore) by making bean quesadillas but I think I'll switch it out for these tacos one of these nights. I think he'd really like them.
Bowl Me Over
Great - I hope you give it a try Christine & if you do, I'd love to hear what your hubby thinks! Have a great afternoon!
Nicole
These tacos sound really delicious!! I love to find a great vegetarian recipe like this 🙂
Bowl Me Over
I hope you give it a try Nicole, it has such great flavor! My hubby and I loved it, thank you!
Patty Haxton Anderson
Your tacos sound amazing.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Patty!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
Loving the texture and flavors of your tacos.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Peter, this is a meal we really enjoyed. I hope you give them a try!
Platter Talk
Thanks for this healthy and delicious looking taco recipe; they just went on our must-make list!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome, can't wait to hear what you think!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
This I love! Great option for a meatless dinner or for game day!
Divya @ Divya's Culinary Journey
Love these tacos! Seems to be so easy to put together and super delicious!
Bowl Me Over
Awesome, thanks Divya!