Step 2: Add drained black beans to pan spread in single layer

Step 3: Add all spices directly onto beans — cumin garlic powder smoked paprika chili powder salt

Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons water stir everything together the water helps spices coat every bean

Step 5: Cook 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally until beans are hot and completely fragrant and water has mostly evaporated

Step 6: Use back of fork or potato masher to roughly mash about one third of beans — this creates creamier texture that holds together in tacos

Step 7: Warm taco shells — oven 3 minutes at 180C or microwave 30 seconds

Step 8: Spoon generous amount of beans into each shell

Step 9: Top with shredded cheese lettuce tomato

Step 10: Finish with salsa sour cream fresh cilantro and squeeze of lime serve immediately