Buffalo White Bean Tacos Recipe

Introduction

These Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian twist on classic buffalo wings. Packed with spicy, creamy white beans and melty cheese, they make for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect any day of the week.

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 red pepper and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add the white beans, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and warm through.
3. Step 3: Use a wooden spoon to crush about one-third to one-half of the white beans in the mixture to create a thicker sauce.
4. Step 4: Lay each flour taco across the pan briefly to let it get a little wet with the sauce. Then fill half of each taco with the white bean mixture and top with the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Step 5: Fry each taco for about 2 minutes on each side until the shells are golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
6. Step 6: Remove from the pan, scatter chopped cilantro over the tacos, and serve with extra sour cream for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the bean mixture.
• Swap the buffalo sauce for a smoky chipotle sauce for a different flavor twist.
• Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
• Add diced avocado or shredded lettuce for extra freshness and texture.

Storage

Store leftover white bean taco filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave before assembling fresh tacos. Prepared tacos are best eaten immediately to keep them crisp.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes! Simply replace the sour cream with a plant-based alternative and use vegan cheese or omit the cheese altogether.

How spicy are these tacos?

The buffalo sauce and cayenne pepper give these tacos a medium level of heat. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less cayenne and choosing a milder or hotter buffalo sauce.

Buffalo White Bean Tacos Recipe

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These Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian twist on traditional buffalo flavors, featuring spicy buffalo sauce, creamy white beans, melted cheese, and crisped tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

• Author: Isla
• 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 and Filling

• 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. Prepare Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and red pepper, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until softened.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Combine Beans and Sauce: Add the drained white beans, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, cumin, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
4. Simmer and Mash: Let the mixture warm through on medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to crush about one-third to one-half of the beans to create a thicker, creamy sauce consistency.
5. Wet Tacos: Lay each flour taco across the mixture briefly to get moistened with the sauce.
6. Assemble Tacos: Spoon the white bean mixture onto half of each taco, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Fry Tacos: Fold tacos and fry in the pan for 2 minutes on each side over medium heat until golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
8. Garnish and Serve: Remove tacos from the pan, scatter chopped cilantro over them, and serve immediately with extra sour cream for dipping.

Notes

• For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or buffalo sauce.
• Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free alternative.
• The bean mixture can be prepared ahead and reheated before assembling tacos.
• To add extra protein, consider topping with grilled chicken or roasted cauliflower.
• Serve with a side of celery sticks or a green salad for a complete meal.

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