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Buffalo White Bean Tacos

Buffalo White Bean Tacos for a Flavor-Packed Weeknight Meal

Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful, quick vegetarian dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 4 pieces Flour tacos Try corn tacos for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1 small Red onion Diced; can swap for yellow onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be a quick alternative.
  • 1 small Red pepper Diced; any bell pepper variety can be used.
  • 1 400g can Canned white beans Drained and rinsed; can substitute with black beans or chickpeas.
  • 90 ml Buffalo hot sauce Adjust to fit your taste.
  • 100 g Sour cream Use dairy-free for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Regular paprika can be a substitute.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Omit for milder taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano Marjoram can substitute.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Omit if necessary.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • 150 g Shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese Vegan cheese can be substituted.
  • 10 g Cilantro Chopped finely; parsley is an alternative.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and red pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  2. Add drained white beans, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  3. Lightly mash about ⅓ to ½ of the beans to achieve a thicker consistency while leaving some whole for texture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate.
  4. Quickly dip each flour taco into the bean mixture for a few seconds on each side for flavor infusion.
  5. Fill the bottom half of each taco with the filling, sprinkle cheese over the top, fold, and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove tacos from the pan, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with extra sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos can be made vegan by substituting cheese and sour cream. Great for prep ahead and easy assembly on busy nights.

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