These White Bean Garlic Tacos are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos. Packed with protein-rich white beans and flavored with garlic, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
The Tacos Recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile option for any taco night.
Easy White Bean Garlic Tacos
This recipe features creamy white beans sautéed with garlic and spices, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Beans: Add the white beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly mashed.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the white bean mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g