
A tasty, vegetarian twist on tacos — fibre-rich smashed beans and fresh salsa make a quick and easy, heart-healthy meal that’s also budget friendly!
2 serve
10 m prep
25 m cook
1½ tablespoons olive oil
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Mexican chilli spice blend (see tip)
1 tablespoon no added salt tomato paste
420g can no added salt red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
4 white corn tortillas
½ cup grated reduced fat tasty cheese
125g cherry tomatoes, quartered
Extra pinch ground cinnamon, to serve
Make salsa. Place tomatoes, capsicum, onion and coriander in a bowl. Add lime juice. Toss well
Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until light golden. Stir in chilli powder and tomato paste. Add beans and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring over a medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and mixture is very thick. Remove from heat. Mash well. Transfer to a bowl. Cool slightly.
Divide bean mixture into four portions. Using damp, clean hands, press one portion over each wrap, leaving a 1-2cm border around edge.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1 wrap, bean-side down, and lightly press with an egg slide. Cook 1-2 minutes, until browned underneath. Flip wrap over and cook for a further 1 minute. Transfer to a large baking tray, bean-side up. Repeat step with remaining wraps.
Sprinkle cheese over wraps. Cook under a preheated grill for 1-2 minutes, until cheese is just melted. Top wraps with salsa. Fold in half to serve.

White corn tortillas are available from the Mexican food section in supermarkets.
Check labels on chilli powder and choose the brand lowest in sodium or use Heart Foundation Mexican spice blend
Use leftover ingredients: add red capsicum and onion in omelettes, salads, or stir-fries. Add extra beans to soups, wraps, or toss through rice for an easy lunch. Use remaining tortillas for quesadillas, mini pizzas, or to make homemade tortilla chips. Leftover cherry tomatoes are delicious roasted and added to pasta or grain bowls.
Last updated14 January 2026