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Buffalo White Bean Tacos: Flavorful Meatless Dinner

Three crispy tacos filled with spicy buffalo white bean mixture, topped with shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
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Make these easy vegetarian buffalo tacos using creamy white beans for a satisfying, spicy, and tangy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For Topping: 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or vegan feta), 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rinsed white beans to the skillet. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to coarsely mash about half of the beans. You want a mix of whole and mashed beans for texture.
  4. Stir in the buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened. This is your spicy white bean filling.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions. You can warm them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave.
  6. Assemble the tacos by spooning the buffalo white bean filling into each warm tortilla.
  7. Top each taco with shredded cabbage, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a creamier filling, reserve 1/4 cup of the beans and blend them with 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth until smooth before adding them back to the skillet.
  • Adjust the heat by using a milder or hotter buffalo sauce. For extra tang, add a teaspoon of lime juice to the filling at the end.
  • Serve these with a simple lime crema or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt if you are not keeping them strictly vegan.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/buffalo-white-bean-tacos-recipe/

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