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Crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos | 20-Minute Healthy Vegetarian Dinner

A crispy plate of Buffalo White Bean Tacos with White Bean Buffalo Tacos filling, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro.
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These crispy Buffalo White Bean Tacos are packed with creamy smashed white beans, tangy buffalo heat, melty cheese, and plenty of flavor. They make a quick and satisfying vegetarian dinner with a golden fried shell and a spicy, cheesy filling.

Ingredients

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  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 90 ml buffalo hot sauce
  • 100 g sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 150 g shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
  • 10 g cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Set a frying pan over medium heat and pour in the olive oil. Once it warms, add the diced onion and red pepper. Cook them for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens and the pepper starts to lose its crunch. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, just until fragrant. Keep the garlic moving so it does not brown too quickly.
  2. Add the drained white beans to the pan, followed by the buffalo sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly so the beans get coated in the spicy, creamy sauce. Let the mixture warm through for a minute or two, stirring gently so the sour cream melts into the sauce instead of sitting on top in streaks.
  3. While the filling heats, use the back of a wooden spoon to lightly mash about one-third to one-half of the beans directly in the pan. You want a thicker filling that still has some whole beans for texture. The mashed beans help the mixture cling to the tortillas and give the tacos a richer, more substantial bite.
  4. Take each tortilla and lay it briefly across the top of the bean mixture so it picks up a little sauce. This gives the outside extra flavor and helps the taco taste seasoned all the way through. Spoon the filling onto one half of each tortilla, then top the filling with the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
  5. Return the folded tacos to the pan and cook them for about 2 minutes on each side. Press them lightly with a spatula as they cook so the surface makes full contact with the pan. This helps the tortillas turn crisp and golden while the cheese melts inside. Adjust the heat if needed so the shells brown nicely without burning.
  6. Once the tacos look crisp and the cheese has melted, move them to a plate. Finish with chopped cilantro over the top and serve right away with extra sour cream for dipping. They taste best hot, while the outside is crunchy and the filling is still creamy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness: press the tacos gently with a spatula while they fry so they contact the pan evenly.
  • To adjust spice: add more or less cayenne based on how much heat you want. A few diced jalapeños also work well if you want extra kick.
  • To make them vegan: use plant-based sour cream and vegan cheese.
  • For meal prep: make the filling ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble and fry the tacos fresh when you are ready to serve.

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