Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos (Vegan) Recipe
These Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying vegan meal, featuring spiced cannellini beans simmered in buffalo sauce and pan-fried until crispy. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty party appetizer, these tacos combine smoky spices and tangy buffalo heat in a wholesome plant-based wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- 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 cannellini beans, 13 oz each (drained; approx. 370 g cans)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (120 g)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 to 4 Tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flavor Base: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and fragrant. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, and salt, cooking for an additional minute to release the spices' aromas.
- Mash the Beans: Add the drained cannellini beans and buffalo sauce to the skillet. Using a potato masher or fork, roughly mash the beans, ensuring a chunky consistency without fully pureeing. Scoop the mixture out into a bowl. Rinse the skillet clean and place it back on the stove for the next step.
- Assemble the Tacos: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds to make them pliable. Spoon the buffalo bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla and gently fold in half to form tacos.
- Cook the Tacos: Lightly coat the skillet with 2 to 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Working in batches, cook the tacos over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy, carefully flipping them for even crisping.
- Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo white bean tacos warm, accompanied by your favorite salsa, guacamole, or cilantro sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- For a dairy-free and vegan option, use a plant-based buffalo sauce.
- To make cilantro sauce: blend fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic, a pinch of salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Use a nonstick or cast-iron skillet for best results when frying the tacos.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce according to preference.
- Tacos can be kept warm by placing them in an oven set to low heat while frying batches.
