Buffalo White Bean Tacos Recipe

Introduction

Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian twist on classic buffalo chicken tacos. Packed with spicy, creamy white beans and melty cheese, these tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

• 4 flour tacos
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 1 x 400g canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 90ml buffalo hot sauce
• 100g sour cream
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 150g shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
• 10g cilantro, chopped finely

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and diced red pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add the drained white beans, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir everything together to combine well.
3. Step 3: As the mixture warms through, use a wooden spoon to gently crush about one-third to one-half of the white beans to create a thicker, saucier texture.
4. Step 4: Lay each flour taco across the pan so it gets slightly wet with the sauce. Then, spoon the white bean mixture onto half of each taco, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Step 5: Fry the tacos for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
6. Step 6: Remove from the pan, scatter chopped cilantro over the tacos, and serve immediately. Offer extra sour cream on the side for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the white bean mixture.
• Swap flour tacos for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
• Add diced avocado or a squeeze of lime for a fresh finish.

Storage

Store leftover white bean mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave before assembling tacos. It’s best to prepare tacos fresh to keep them crispy; if reheating assembled tacos, warm in a skillet until heated through and slightly crisp.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of beans instead of white beans?

Yes, you can substitute white beans with chickpeas or black beans, though the texture and flavor will vary slightly.

How spicy are these tacos?

They have a medium level of spiciness from the buffalo hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Adjust the heat by reducing or increasing these ingredients to suit your taste.

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These Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful vegetarian twist on classic buffalo wings, featuring creamy white beans simmered in spicy buffalo sauce and served in crispy flour tortillas with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 tacos 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Taco Base

• 4 flour tacos
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables and Beans

• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 x 400g canned white beans, drained and rinsed

Sauce and Seasonings

• 90ml buffalo hot sauce
• 100g sour cream
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

• 150g shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
• 10g cilantro, chopped finely

Instructions

1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and red pepper, sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Beans and Sauce: Stir in the drained white beans, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Thicken Sauce: As the mixture warms through, use a wooden spoon to crush about one-third to one-half of the white beans to create a thicker, creamier sauce that coats the veggies nicely.
4. Prepare Tacos: Drape each tortilla across the pan with the mixture to get it slightly wet with the sauce. Then, add the white bean mixture to one half of each taco, topping it generously with the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Fry Tacos: Cook the filled tacos for 2 minutes on each side in the pan until the tortillas are golden and crispy and the cheese has melted inside.
6. Finish and Serve: Remove the tacos from the pan, scatter chopped cilantro over the top, and serve immediately with extra sour cream on the side for dipping.

Notes

• For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or buffalo sauce to taste.
• You can substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, but cooking time may vary.
• White beans can be replaced with chickpeas for a different texture and flavor.
• To make it vegan, swap sour cream and cheese for plant-based alternatives.
• Make sure to crush some of the beans to create a nice thick filling texture.

Keywords: Buffalo White Bean Tacos, Vegetarian Tacos, Buffalo Sauce, Spicy Tacos, Easy Dinner