Description
These Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying vegan meal perfect for a quick dinner. Featuring a spicy buffalo sauce seasoned cannellini bean filling, soft corn tortillas, and a crispy skillet finish, these tacos bring a delicious plant-based twist to a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Bean Filling
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 13-oz cans cannellini beans, drained (about 740 g total)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (120 g)
Tacos
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 to 4 Tbsp oil for cooking (such as vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced half onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and fragrant, approximately 4 minutes. Then stir in smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, and salt. Cook the spices with the onion mixture for one additional minute to deepen the flavors.
- Mash: Add the drained cannellini beans and buffalo sauce to the skillet. Use a potato masher or fork to roughly mash the beans so they retain some texture but are well combined with the sauce. Carefully scoop the bean mixture out of the pan into a bowl and set aside. Rinse the skillet to clean it, then return it to the stove for the next step.
- Assemble: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds to soften and make them pliable. Spoon the buffalo bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla, then gently fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook: Lightly coat the skillet with 2 to 4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, place the assembled tacos in the skillet and cook until crispy and golden brown on both sides, flipping carefully. This typically takes a few minutes per side. Remove the tacos and keep warm.
- Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo white bean tacos warm, accompanied by salsa, guacamole, or a fresh cilantro sauce as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh chopped cilantro or diced avocado as a topping.
- Cilantro sauce pairs well with these tacos: blend fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a bit of olive oil.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for milder or spicier tacos.
- To make vegan ranch or sour cream dips, use plant-based alternatives.
