These Easy White Bean Tacos can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Add a pop of color and flavor to your dinner table any time of the year.

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How to Make: Easy White Bean Tacos (AUDIO) 

Click the PLAY button below to hear me walk you through the steps of how to make these tacos.

These tacos taste like summer! Even though you can make this recipe anytime your heart desires, the fresh basil and juicy tomatoes are at their prime in the summer, which makes this meal extra flavorful and delicious.

As with all of my recipes, there are only a few simple ingredients in here! I believe that minimal ingredients create maximum flavor, which is exactly why I focus on simple, wholesome ingredients that bring out the natural flavors and keep your taste buds happy without reaching for sugary treats after you eat. Scroll down to see how to make these white bean tacos in 3 simple steps.

Here are the can-free white beans I love to use: White Beans.

Here is the can-free tomatoes I love to use when I’m making homemade tomato sauce: Tomato Sauce.

How to Make: Easy White Bean Tacos

You can make these tacos in less than 30 minutes. As always, I like my recipes to be 3 simple steps or less. Here’s how to make your tacos:

1. Cook the quinoa on the stovetop (this can be done up to 3 days in advance and stored in a sealed container in the fridge.) Meanwhile, make the red sauce OR buy store-bought taco sauce to save time.
2. Stuff the tacos with cooked quinoa, white beans, and other veggies. Top with fresh herbs and the red taco sauce.
3. EAT!

Note: Feel free to use soft tortillas if you aren’t a fan of hard shells. Either way, these tacos are ideal for any time of the year but the fresh basil makes them superb in the summer!

Tips for Making White Bean Tacos 

If you prefer to use beans that do not come from a can, I recommend soaking them overnight in water and then cooking them the next day. This will make them easier on digestion.

You can use any herbs you’d like with this recipe, I love the lemon/anise flavor of basil but this recipe would be lovely with mint or tarragon.

Feel free to garnish with any nut or seed of your choice. Sprinkle some hemp seeds, add more sunflower seeds, or throw on some walnut pieces for an added crunch.

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Option to Add Organic Animal Protein

Because all of our bodies are very different, some of you have requested recipe alternatives that have animal protein options. So, for this recipe, here’s what you can do if you’re in the mood for it.

You can easily add pulled chicken to these tacos. Poach an organic chicken breast in vegetable broth or water with sea salt and cook covered over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Then, use a fork to pull and shred the chicken. You can add the shredded chicken on top of the tacos before eating.

When you’re food shopping, try to buy organic ingredients. Here’s why I eat organic: The Benefits of Eating Organic.

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Easy White Bean Tacos

Serves: 4

 

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

 

These white bean tacos are protein packed with beans, vegetables, and whole grains. They are simple to prepare, full of nutrients, and bursting with delicious flavors the whole family can enjoy!

Author: Amie Valpone

Recipe type: Entree

Ingredients

White Bean Tacos

• 8 taco shells gluten-free whole grain
• 1 can white cannelini beans bpa free, drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup quinoa needs to be cooked in vegetable broth
• 1 cucumber peeled and diced
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Red Taco Sauce

• 1 14 oz can tomato sauce homemade or store bought
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions

White Bean Tacos

1. In a medium saucepan bring 1 cup of vegetable stock to a boil. Add the quinoa. Cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and let steam for about 10 minutes. 

2. Drain beans and lay on paper towel in order to get rid of any remaining moisture. 

3. Slice cherry tomatoes in half, slice and peel cucumber, and chop basil. 

4. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, beans, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, sunflower seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Using a spoon, carefully spoon quinoa/bean mixture into taco shells. Top with red sauce. 

Red Taco Sauce

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients using a whisk until well combined. Pour over the tacos before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Facts

Easy White Bean Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 96mg4%

Potassium 549mg16%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 1775IU36%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 5.3mg29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.