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Chickpea Tacos

October 4, 20226 Comments

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Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes! via @thiswifecooks

Chickpea Tacos ~

Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor!

Serve with Mexican Slaw for a light and easy dinner!

Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!

Easy Vegan Taco Recipe

I like this recipe because the tacos are simple yet satisfying, flavorful, and ready to serve in about 15 minutes. These are also the easiest tacos ever. Only four ingredients, plus water, are needed and they’re all pantry staples that you most likely already have on hand.

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent choice as a vegan taco meat because, when they’re smashed, the texture is actually similar to that of ground beef. Then, when you add in the taco seasoning, you’ve got a taco filling with all the old school flavor we know and love and none of the fatty grease.

How to Serve Chickpea Tacos

Chckpea tacos are delicious on crunchy shells or soft tortillas. Personally, I prefer the contrast of the crispy shells. For toppings, traditional toppings such as lettuce, salsa, vegan cheese, and guacamole pair well with taco-seasoned chickpeas.

Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!

Ingredients for Chickpea Tacos

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 12 corn taco shells

How to Make Chickpea Tacos

  • Using a food processor or potato masher, puree or mash chickpeas to desired consistency. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the smashed chickpeas, water, and taco seasoning, stirring to distribute the seasoninig evenly.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, until heated through. Spoon into taco shells, add your favorite toppings, and serve hot.
Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!

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Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!
Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!

Chickpea Tacos

Chickpea Tacos ~ Smashed chickpea tacos are quick, easy, and seasoned with classic taco flavor! Ready to serve in 15 minutes!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: beans, dairy free, healthy, tacos, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 12 corn taco shells

Instructions

  • Using a food processor or potato masher, puree or mash chickpeas to desired consistency. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the smashed chickpeas, water, and taco seasoning, stirring to evenly distribute the seasoning.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
  • Spoon into taco shells, add your favorite toppings, and serve hot.
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  1. Rachel

    October 10, 2022 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Love the flavor of these smashed chickpea tacos! Made them for dinner and they were a hit!

    Reply
  2. Andrea

    October 10, 2022 at 10:32 pm

    5 stars
    these chickpea tacos turned out amazing! they were so delicious and the flavor was spot on!

    Reply
  3. Tina

    October 11, 2022 at 5:11 am

    5 stars
    I’m in love with these chickpea tacos! definitely adding them to my taco Tuesday rotation!

    Reply
  4. Choclette

    October 11, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    Now that’s a quick and easy meal for a midweek dinner. Love the idea of smashed chickpeas.

    Reply
  5. Katie

    October 11, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    These chickpea tacos are incredible! Perfect vegan weeknight dinner recipe.

    Reply
  6. Tavo

    October 11, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely one of my favorite vegan taco recipes! Even my non vegan friends loved them!

    Reply

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