Buffalo White Bean Tacos Recipe

Introduction

These Buffalo White Bean Tacos offer a spicy, creamy twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal. Packed with flavorful beans and melted cheese, they bring a delicious balance of heat and comfort.

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 onion and red pepper, sautéing for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 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 all ingredients well.
3. Step 3: As the sauce warms, use a wooden spoon to crush about half of the white beans to thicken the mixture slightly.
4. Step 4: Lay each flour taco across the pan briefly to absorb some of the sauce and soften. Then spoon the white bean mixture onto one half of each taco and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
5. Step 5: Fry the tacos for about 2 minutes on each side until the outside is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted. Remove from the pan and scatter chopped cilantro over the top before serving with extra sour cream for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add a splash of hot sauce inside the tacos or sprinkle with sliced jalapeños.
• Swap the white beans for black beans or chickpeas for a different texture and flavor.
• Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe suitable for gluten intolerance.
• Fresh lime juice squeezed over the finished tacos brightens the flavors beautifully.

Storage

Store any leftover white bean filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat to prevent drying out. Tacos are best eaten fresh, but you can keep the components separately if needed and assemble before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these tacos vegan?

Yes, simply replace the sour cream with a vegan version and omit or substitute the cheese with a plant-based alternative.

How spicy are these tacos?

The buffalo hot sauce and cayenne pepper provide a moderate heat level, but you can adjust the spices to suit your taste by reducing or increasing the amount of hot sauce and cayenne.

Buffalo White Bean Tacos Recipe

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These Buffalo White Bean Tacos offer a spicy, creamy twist on a classic favorite. With a zesty buffalo sauce blended into hearty white beans and fresh vegetables, these tacos are topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese and finished with a sprinkle of cilantro. Perfect for a quick, flavorful vegetarian meal.

• Author: Grace
• 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

Vegetable and Bean Mixture

• 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

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, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Beans and Sauce: Stir in the drained white beans, buffalo hot sauce, and sour cream, along with the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
3. Crush Beans: As the mixture warms through, use a wooden spoon to crush about half of the beans to create a thicker, more cohesive sauce—that will help the filling stick better inside the tacos.
4. Prepare Tacos: Lay each flour tortilla across the taco mixture to coat it slightly with the sauce. Then, spoon the white bean mixture onto half of each taco and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Fry Tacos: Fry each taco in the pan for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy, allowing the cheeses to melt and the tacos to crisp up beautifully.
6. Garnish and Serve: Scatter chopped cilantro over the tacos before serving. Offer extra sour cream on the side for dipping to add a creamy balance to the spicy filling.

Notes

• For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
• Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce and cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
• For extra texture, consider adding diced celery or shredded lettuce inside the tacos.
• These tacos can be made vegan by using a plant-based sour cream and cheese alternative.

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