Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/2 inch pieces. Place plantains on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with a generous pinch of salt. Bake plantains until golden brown, flipping once, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt and cook for two minutes. Next add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the black beans, all the spices, a pinch of salt, and stir until mixed together. Using a potato masher, slightly mash most of the black beans, leaving a small portion of them whole. Add the water and stir again until combined.

Step 3

To assemble the tacos spread a small amount of black beans down, add a few slices of avocado and baked plantains. Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and lime juice, if desired. Recipe makes about 8 tacos.