Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos (Vegan) Recipe
These Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a delicious and vegan-friendly meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with flavorful buffalo sauce and spiced cannellini beans, these tacos deliver a satisfying crispy texture with a hint of smoky heat. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, they make a nutritious and tasty plant-based alternative to traditional buffalo wings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cans (13 oz each/370 g each) cannellini beans, drained
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (120 g)
- 8 small corn tortillas
For Cooking
- 2 to 4 Tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and fragrant, approximately 4 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander seeds, black pepper, and salt, cooking for an additional minute to deepen the flavors.
- Mash: Add the drained cannellini beans and buffalo sauce to the skillet. Using a potato masher or fork, roughly mash the beans, being careful not to scratch a nonstick pan. Once combined, scoop the mixture into a bowl and set aside. Rinse and clean the skillet and return it to the stove.
- Assemble: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 45 seconds to make them pliable. Spoon the buffalo bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla, then gently fold each taco in half. Work in batches, lightly oil the skillet, and cook the tacos over medium heat until they are crispy and golden on both sides.
- Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo white bean tacos warm, accompanied by your choice of salsa, guacamole, or a fresh cilantro sauce as suggested in the notes.
Notes
- For an additional creamy cilantro sauce, blend 1 cup fresh cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise or plain plant-based yogurt, and salt to taste until smooth.
- Use corn tortillas to keep this recipe gluten-free and vegan.
- You can adjust the buffalo sauce amount according to your preferred spice level.
- Try serving with a side of vegan ranch dressing or chopped fresh veggies for more variety.
