Psychologies

Linda’s culinary legacy

BLACK BEAN TACOS

Animal rights activist Linda McCartney’s cooking was influenced by her love of Mexican food and these tacos make a great informal feast. Eating plant-based meals is a compassionate step that helps prevent cruelty and suffering in animals, so choose pulses, such as black beans, to meet your protein needs.

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 30 minutes SERVES 4

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped• 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed• 2 tsp• 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika• 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained• 200g ripe tomatoes, chopped• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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