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Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos

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Perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, these Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos will change the way you think about tacos. Gluten-free and vegan, these healthy homemade tacos will meet all taco-loving needs!

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Gluten-free, vegan tacos for a healthy meatless Mexican meal!

I think it’s Taco Time! Not Taco Tuesday, but you need the recipe beforehand anyway, right? You can plan and prep these for tomorrow if that floats you boat or have them for tonight’s Meatless Monday. But of course, you can make these any day of the week. Mexican is always good no matter when you dish it up! I have some sort of Mexican themed meal at least once or twice a week. How could you ever deprive yourself of avocado ans salsa filled dishes? It would be pretty unfortunate to ever skip out!

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Gluten-free, vegan tacos for a healthy meatless Mexican meal!

One question I have for you though is hard shell or soft shell? It’s a conundrum I think we all find ourselves in at one point or another when it’s time to decide our vessel of filling of Mexican goodness. Hard shells are a delicious crunchy “tortilla chip” base and soft are just really easy and less messy to bite into. However, I like them both! When I was a little girl, I loved real white wheat flour tortillas, but obviously that’s not an option anymore. Now I’ll happily take a crunchy corn hard shell or a soft corn or rice tortilla
. I really don’t care much, I’m a messy eater anyway so a hard shell is fine, but a soft shell will always be classic!

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Gluten-free, vegan tacos for a healthy meatless Mexican meal!

The real star of the show anyway is the filling. Am I right? That’s where the flavor is. The wonderful endless possibilities that could go inside a taco shell. Heck, tacos don’t even have to be Mexican anymore! They can be any cuisine, any theme, and include any ingredient…like pumpkin! Yes, I grew-up with the classic ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce, and sour cream. Now? my tacos are as complex as my pizzas. I’ve got to say, I like it this way much better 😉

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos

Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Gluten-free, vegan tacos for a healthy meatless Mexican meal!

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Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos

Perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, these Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos will change the way you think about tacos. Gluten-free and vegan, these healthy homemade tacos will meet all taco-loving needs!

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  1. In a large sauce pot, combine the cooked beans, peppers, parsley, liquid smoke, ketchup, and spices. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Fill each taco shell with the bean filling. Top with a scoop (or two) or mashed avocado and some sprouts. Then just dig in!
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Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Gluten-free, vegan tacos for a healthy meatless Mexican meal!

As you can see, the shell is just the envelope to the secret letter of delicious that awaits your mouth! Just like an envelope, it’s essential for delivering to the recipient, but once it’s opened, that’s when the greatness is realized 😉 Haha, like my analogies? I thought it was clever; you probably think I’m crazy. Thus I’ll leave you with a call to action: MAKE SOME TACOS! (No matter what envelope shell you decide to use).

So tell me:

+ Hard shell or soft shell?

+ Classic taco or something wild?

*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*

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Comments

  2. Raia says

    When I first saw this I thought, “Cranberries, beans, and peppers, what an interesting combo.” 😉 I’m going to have to find come cranberry beans and try them out. Thanks for sharing with us at Savoring Saturdays, Rebecca!

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  3. Sherry says

    I like both hard and soft shells, but I prefer the soft. I usually make traditional tacos, but I’ll try just about anything if I order them out. I’m a big fan of cranberry beans, too.

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  4. Michelle Wallace says

    I showed my hubby how you used bean sprouts instead of lettuce and he is excited to try it! Thank you for the awesome idea. I’ve never seen cranberry beans, but I’m sure I can find them online.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I actually had no intention of that mimicking lettuce! Haha! But I guess it kinda does!
      Cranberry beans are also called Roma beans. Very common, just look in the store. You could really use any bean though.

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  5. Deborah Davis says

    I could eat these every day! I am delighted that you shared your healthy and delicious Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos recipe with us on the Plant-Based Potluck Party Link Up. I appreciate it and I can’t wait to try your recipe this summer! I’m pinning and sharing.

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  6. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    I’ve never heard of cranberry beans before. I’ll have to check them out. I was actually trying to decide what to do for dinner tonight. Tacos sound awesome so I think it will be taco Tuesday! Thanks for linking up at ShareTheWealthSunday!

    Xoxo
    Lisa

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  7. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    I’ll happily eat both crunchy or soft– but soft corn tortillas are definitely my fav. I’ve been really into egg tacos for breakfast lately 🙂 Love this combo though– I never buy cranberry beans, but will have to pick some up 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Breakfast tacos with all the salsa!!!
      I felt bad for the beans since no one ever uses them! Haha!

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  10. Deborah Davis says

    Yumymy! I have been planning to make tacos for our cookouts this summer, so I am delighted that you shared your healthy and delectable Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos recipe with us on the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I appreciate it. I’m pinning and sharing.

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  13. Shirley Wood says

    What a nice idea for alternative ingredients! We are so glad you shared this yummy recipe with us at Merry Monday. We look forward to seeing your creativity again.

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  15. kimmythevegan says

    “I have some sort of Mexican themed meal at least once or twice a week.”
    Ditto! I tend more towards burrito-like meals, like burrito bowls with black beans & guacamole. I tend to make it similar each time, but like to switch it up sometimes with boiled sweet potatoes and/or sautéed veggies. Or tempeh crumbles!
    When I read the title of this recipe I was thinking “cranberries in tacos?” how weird. Ha! I didn’t realise there was a bean called a cranberry bean. I’m not sure I’ve seen one, but I will try to track it down as it sounds super fun! These tacos sound great. Thanks for sharing them at Healthy Vegan Fridays. Have a great weekend!

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  27. Creatively Homespun says

    YUUUM! Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays via Creatively Homespun! I have pinned your post to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again this week! xo

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  32. Honest mum says

    Tacos aren’t something we Brits seems to eat a lot of but my kids loved them when we were recently in Jamaica so I’m going to be buying some and trying this gorgeous recipe. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

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  37. Ben Groom says

    Ah, damn, now I have the second best Mexican recipe this Tasty Tuesday…out of two! They look delicious, and I imagine the cranberry would texturally go really well with the taco.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      There are no cranberries in the recipe, that’s just the name for the bean (which are also called Roma beans)! Haha, but thank you!

      Reply

  39. Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper says

    These look lovely Rebecca! I’ve bookmarked as I’ve got a friend who’s just decided to go vegan, and I’m a bit stumped as to what’s tasty to cook her if she comes to dinner- these would be great to whip up! #tastytuesdays

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Of course it would!!! (And I totally love doing that too!)
      Now that’s what I haven’t had in awhile….a really good burrito!

      Reply

  43. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

    Oooo, definitely soft shell! Cranberry beans are so yummy. I don’t mind cool spin-offs of classic fillings (I had a grilled avocado taco with pineapple salsa once and it was out of this world!) but I don’t know how much wilder I can do than that 😛

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      It’s such a random ingredient, I really don’t use it…except recently, haha!

      Reply

  45. Laura says

    I’m a serious Tex-Mex lover and these tacos look delicious! I always love meatless spins on my favourite dishes! great suggestion 🙂

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  46. Farrah says

    I definitely agree that tacos (+ any Mexican food 😛 ) can be had at any time of the week! :D! Avocados make my world go round!

    I’m more of a fan of soft tortillas, but these look awesome! I don’t think I’ve ever made anything with cranberry beans. :O

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha, it is all just sooo good!
      Same! But with my allergies, crunchy ones are sometimes just easier to deal with!

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  51. Evolve with Mary says

    Great idea, whenever I go out for Mexican food I always opt for tacos with beans as protein, I don’t feel like I’m missing anything since they are packed with so much earthy flavor.

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  53. Jerry says

    These look light, fresh and perfectly filling. I’m going to try to find some cranberry beans in my local markets this week so we can give these a shot for lunch!

    Reply

  54. Mandy says

    Every time I visit your blog I learn about a new ingredient! This week it’s cranberry beans, never heard of them before! These sound delicious as always, I love Mexican food. #recipeoftheweek

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      They’re actually really common in the stores, just really under-utilized! Haha!
      Thank you!

      Reply

  55. Sarah says

    Hard call but I have to say hard shell. Don’t get my wrong I use to LOVE and still would love a soft flour tortilla but it wouldn’t sit well. I remember it being one of those things I use to hate when I had to be a very strict gluten free eater (incorrect Celiac diagnoses). For years I missed those soft tortillas and squishy white bread. Now that I could have them without getting ill, still having stomach issues though, they just aren’t as appealing. :/ Honestly I usually go chips with a HUGE taco salad with ALL the veggies, salsa, and guac! 😉

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha, yea! Throwing taco ingredients in a bowl is usually what I do to get my fix, but when I’m feeling fancy, a real taco is the way to go!
      And I feel yea! Nothing will beat a wheat tortilla! I can still remember the taste and texture!

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  56. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    Cranberry beans! I’ve never heard of them, but I want to try! I LOVE tacos both crunchy and soft, but I lean toward soft- easier for me to eat with TMJ. What a nice summer meal idea Rebecca!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Yea, soft are nice since you can keep everything wrapped up much better 😉

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      It’s so cheap! Ironically I never use it and still have the first bottle I bought, just the last few recipes I’ve posted have had it used in there!
      Ah, a crunchy girl 😉

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  58. Jill Silverman Hough says

    I usually go with soft-shell tacos, but I like that you did hard shell–it’d be a nice change of pace, and it reminds me of my mom’s tacos when I was a kid. 🙂 Love your idea of doctoring up the beans and making them the “meat” of the taco.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      When we had tacos way back when, my brother and I would also have a few hard shells and soft shells so we could enjoy both textures 😉

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  60. Nancy A @obloggernewbie says

    Dear Rebecca, I like both kinds of envelope so that is my final answer. Thanks for sharing this fun recipe. I’m not sure I can find cranberry beans around here, so may have to substitute another. What would you suggest? I pinned this!

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  61. Harriet Emily says

    Aaaahhhh!!! These Tacos are to die for! They look so beautiful, and I love all of the spices you used too! I’m so obsessed with tacos – they are one of my favourite things to make for dinner. I just have to try these!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I love them too! I just never make them enough…which is so silly! They are so quick to make!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      It’s a sign! Haha! I thought they sounded interesting, so I decided to give them a go!

      Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Ah! There’s something so satisfying about a good taco recipe!
      Thanks dear, I’m off to check yours out!

      Reply

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