Description
Buffalo White Bean Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor. Creamy smashed white beans are simmered in spicy hot sauce, folded into tortillas with melty cheese, and pan-fried until golden. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meatless taco night!
Ingredients
4 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 (14 oz / 400g) can white beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup (90ml) buffalo hot sauce
½ cup (100g) sour cream (plus extra for serving)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups (150g) shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Optional for serving:
Pico de gallo
Guacamole
Extra buffalo sauce
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced red onion and red pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add white beans, buffalo sauce, sour cream, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Use a wooden spoon to mash about ⅓ to ½ of the beans to create a creamy, thick filling. Let warm for 3–4 minutes.
Lightly lay each tortilla over the bean mixture to coat slightly with sauce.
Spoon filling onto one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
Fold tortillas over and cook in the skillet for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy and cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
For milder tacos, reduce buffalo sauce and increase sour cream.
To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free tortillas.
Filling can be made 3–4 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes (flipping halfway) for a lighter option instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
