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Chipotle White Bean Tacos
4.8 from 12 votes

Chipotle White Bean Tacos

These quick white bean tacos are a healthy, plant-based option for your next taco night! Full of flavor and easy to make, they're a little bit smoky, lightly spicy, and sure to become a taco night favorite! Try them with other varieties of beans, too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For vegan queso fresco (makes enough for 4-6 servings):
  • 1 cup almonds soaked overnight or quick-soaked in hot water for 1 hour, raw, slivered
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
For the bean tacos:
  • 4 tortillas corn, flour, or a blend
  • half of a large red onion reserve 2 tablespoon for garnish, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil sub water or broth for oil-free diet
  • 1¼ teaspoons chipotle flakes dried
  • 1¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans or other, such as pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • black pepper
Garnish:
  • lime wedges
  • avocado or guacamole
  • tomato diced, or pico de gallo or salsa
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

Make the Almond Queso Blanco:
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  1. Drain the soaked almonds. Place in a food processor with the lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, and water. Process until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Maintain some of the texture of the almonds; this is different from other cheeses in that we're not looking for it to become completely smooth.
  2. Add the agar powder to the processor and pulse several times to incorporate. Transfer the mixture to a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, whisking constantly. When you see some bubbling and know the mixture has reached boiling temperature, transfer to a small ramekin or bowl.
  3. Refrigerate the cheese until ready to use. It will be set in about 30 minutes but can also be made in advance. Once cool, cover and keep refrigerated.
Make the tacos:
  1. Preheat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Dry saute the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add the beans and salt and stir to incorporate. 
  2. Slide the bean mixture to one side of the pan. Add the oil to the open area of the pan, and add the chipotle, smoked paprika, and cumin to the oil. Quickly stir to blend the spices together, and then incorporate into the bean mixture. *If NOT using oil, add the spices directly to the beans. 
  3. Cook for about 2 minutes until the beans are hot. Season with black pepper, and add a squeeze of lime to the pan if desired. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the tortillas. Fill with the bean mixture, and crumble the vegan cheese on top. Add the other toppings and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftover bean mixture in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave. 
  • Keep the cheese covered and refrigerated, and use within about 4 days. May be frozen for longer storage.
  • Nutrition facts will vary depending on tortillas and toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.