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    Eat Love Eat » Vegan

    Vegan Tacos with Refried Cannellini Beans and Asparagus

    Published: May 8, 2018, Last Modified: May 7, 2021, By Sasha Hooper · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Vegan Tacos feature refried cannellini beans, plenty of spring veggies and all the toppings!

    Three vegan tacos with refried beans and asparagus with pickled onions on top.

    Hands up if you want tacos! See, I told you I needed more taco recipes! And these ones are vegan! As I mentioned in my last post, I'm currently in the middle of a 28 day challenge where I'm eating solely plant-based food (my husband is too!). And as such, all of the recipes I post here in the next few weeks will be vegan. Starting with these Vegan Tacos with Refried Cannellini Beans and Asparagus! If you love beans as much as we do check out this White Bean Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing.

    So, how's the challenge going? It's actually really fun! To be perfectly honest, I wasn't worried about it at all before beginning, I was mostly just excited about the possibilities ahead! I find that cutting out such major food groups for a period of time really narrows my focus and opens my mind to new ideas! I especially love finding and using dairy alternatives - there are so many options out there!

    Multiple vegan tacos with limes and pickled onions nearby.

    But yes, it's going great so far. We've only had one minor slip up (some unlabelled pitta breads from the freezer which I think contained milk) and one minor meltdown (an inedible slow cooker chilli which led to an impromptu supermarket visit - thank goodness for frozen veggie burgers!). Other than that - all good! The only other thing is I need to up my snacking game and actually include snacks in my meal planning! Am I the only person who fails with that one? Please leave any recommendations for tasty plant-based snacks in the comments, thanks!

    The one thing I find myself craving the most is a creamy texture. I adore cheese, yoghurt, etc, so it's no surprise really! One of my favourite meals that I've eaten has been a thai green sweetcorn soup from this book by Alice Hart (affiliate link), which was made creamy by both coconut milk and blended cashews. Heaven!

    A vegan taco with avocado, pickled onion and radishes on top.

    Another way to add a ton of creaminess to your meal is to add refried beans! Or any kind of beans really, but refried beans are just the best, no? Especially when combined with all the taco toppings you can think of!

    I adore regular refried beans made with black beans but I wanted these vegan tacos to be super light and springy! Cannellini beans sounded just perfect to me and guess what - they were! These refried beans are so simple to make and they're packed full of flavour. I paired them with some lightly sautéed asparagus and peas and plenty of crunchy and creamy toppings. I'd like to say they're optional but to be frank, none of them are! Especially the pickled red onions, I could eat those by themselves! Want some other tacos for your repertoire? Check out these Crispy Chicken Tacos that are to die for!

    I hope you love these vegan tacos as much as I do! If you make them, please leave a comment below or share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #eatloveeats! I love seeing your creations!

    Close up showing refried beans and toppings on a corn tortilla.
    An array of refried bean tacos with avocado and pickled onions for toppings.

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    An array of refried bean tacos with avocado and pickled onions for toppings.

    Vegan Tacos with Refried Cannellini Beans and Asparagus

    A vibrant healthy taco option made with tasty refried cannelini beans and asparagus - Bonus it's vegan
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 tacos
    Author: Sasha Hooper

    Equipment

    • Sauce pan

    Ingredients 

    • 1 shallot, finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil, divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • pinch chilli flakes or cayenne pepper
    • 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, (NOT drained)
    • 1 bunch (about 250g) asparagus
    • 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen peas, (no need to defrost if frozen)
    • 8 small tortillas

    Garnishes

    • pickled red onions, (see recipe notes)
    • sliced radishes
    • shredded cabbage
    • diced avocado
    • chopped coriander

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan. Add the diced shallot and sweat for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add the spices and cook for another minute.
      1 shallot, 2 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, pinch chilli flakes or cayenne pepper
    • Pour the entire can of cannellini beans into the saucepan (don't drain!) and bring to a simmer. Gently mash the beans with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon until they're mostly broken down. Simmer over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste - bear in  mind that beans can take quite a lot of salt so you might need more than you think. 
      1 can (400g) cannellini beans
    • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into short lengths - about 1cm. Leave the tips intact. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the asparagus and frozen peas. Saute for 5-10 minutes until golden and the asparagus is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
      1 bunch (about 250g) asparagus, 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen peas
    • I like to warm my tortillas in a dry frying pan so that they get a bit browned and charred but you can warm them in the oven if you prefer. Serve the warmed tacos with some refried beans, asparagus and peas and lots of toppings! 
      8 small tortillas, pickled red onions, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, chopped coriander
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    Notes

    Ingredient swaps: Try using courgette/zucchini in place of the asparagus. 
    To make pickled red onions: I don't use a recipe for these, I just finely slice a red onion and add a big pinch of salt, about a teaspoon of sugar, a few tablespoons of white wine/red wine/apple cider vinegar and a splash of water. Stir well and leave to pickle for at least 20 minutes before using.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.3g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.6g | Sodium: 150.3mg | Potassium: 453.4mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 33.8IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 66.3mg | Iron: 2.1mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below with how you got on and don't forget to give the recipe a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. You can also tag @eatloveeats on Instagram - we love to see your creations!
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    1. Ashley says

      January 13, 2021 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious! Amazing blend of flavors! New fave for both adult and kids at our house!

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      • Sasha says

        January 18, 2021 at 4:45 pm

        So glad you love them! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂

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    2. LM says

      September 05, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      I like your receipts but I would really like (need) to know the nutritional value of them?!

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      • Sasha says

        September 14, 2020 at 10:35 am

        Thank you for the feedback - I will work on including this information in the posts!

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      • H says

        March 01, 2021 at 6:42 pm

        5 stars
        You can enter the ingredients of any recipe into the app myfitnesspal and it will tell you the nutritional breakdown. Can't wait to try this!

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        • Sasha says

          March 22, 2021 at 4:29 pm

          Hope you enjoy!

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