Simple chickpea tacos flavored with cilantro, lime and garlic. A super easy plant-based dinner that is quick to throw together and a great source of plant-based protein. A perfect option for taco Tuesday that even meat-eaters will love.
Chickpeas are a staple in my diet. Not only are they incredibly healthy, but they are extremely versatile. They are one of the healthiest legumes and a great source of plant-based protein. We are always looking for new things to do with chickpeas and that is how these tacos came to be. My family and I eat tacos all the time, they are one of our favorite foods. However, we love to create different variations from these chickpea tacos to my cauliflower, walnut, and potato tacos.
This recipe is super easy to throw together. There is nothing better than a quick dinner that is also packed with nutrients. Chickpea tacos are great to make if you have leftover chickpeas or some just laying around in the freezer. Personally, I always soak a large batch of chickpeas overnight, cook them in the instant pot the next day, then eat on them throughout the week or freeze them for a quick meal later.
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What To Put On Chickpea Tacos
Each time we make tacos, we also make homemade blue corn or whole wheat flour tortillas. In my opinion, there is nothing better than fresh, homemade tortillas. I know exactly what ingredients go into making them and they taste much better than store bought. No preservatives, no enriched flour and no oil.
I also love to top my tacos with homemade guacamole, hot sauce, and unsweetened, plain coconut milk yogurt, (tastes just like sour cream!) I'll even add some nutritional yeast on top for the 'cheesy' flavor and additional nutritional value.
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Simple Chickpea Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry chickpeas
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tbs lime juice
- salt to taste
- whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
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Sort and rinse dry chickpeas. Cover in water and cook in instant pot or on the stove until soft.
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Chop bell pepper, jalapeño and onion. Add to frying pan with just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Sauté until soft then remove from heat.
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Drain chickpeas and add to frying pan.
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Add pressed garlic cloves, chopped cilantro, coriander, lime juice and salt. Mix everything together.
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Serve in a whole wheat tortillas. Add chopped lettuce, tomato, guacamole, hot sauce, or whatever your choice of toppings are! Enjoy!
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