Exploding Vegan Tacos: Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Magic!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (1.25 ml)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (approx. 425g)
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth (120 ml)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for at least 30 minutes (approx. 150g)
• 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (30 ml)
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped (plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
• 12 corn or flour tortillas
• Toppings of your choice: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, vegan cheese shreds, hot sauce, lime wedges