Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Onion, Diced Finely; 1/4 cups Olive Oil, Divided; 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 cups Chickpeas, Soaked/cooked Or Canned And Rinsed; 3 teaspoons Paprika (any Variety Or Combination); 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 3/4 cups To 1 Cup Water, As Needed; 2 Medium Sized Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Red Beans; Warm Tortillas And Your Favorite Taco Toppings, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 Onion, Diced Finely
1/4 cups Olive Oil, Divided
3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
3 cups Chickpeas, Soaked/cooked Or Canned And Rinsed
3 teaspoons Paprika (any Variety Or Combination)
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
3/4 cups To 1 Cup Water, As Needed
2 Medium Sized Tomatoes, Chopped
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Red Beans
Warm Tortillas And Your Favorite Taco Toppings, To Serve

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Saute chopped onion in half the olive oil on low heat for 5-10 minutes until they start to become translucent.
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Add chopped garlic and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
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Add chickpeas and spices and continue to saute on a medium-low heat.
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Once the spices are evenly distributed, add 3/4 to 1 cup of water and chopped tomatoes.
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Cover and let continue to cook and let the flavors develop for approximately 10 minutes.
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(During this time you can prepare the toppings for the tacos!)
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Taste at some point and adjust spices/salt as needed.
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Once chickpeas have cooked, add beans and mix.
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Add more water if the mixture is becoming dry, but be careful not to let it become too soupy.
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Lower cooking temperature to low.
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Remove 1 cup of chickpea/bean mixture to a small bowl and smash thoroughly with a fork with the remaining olive oil.
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Once completely mashed, stir back into mixture and let cook an an additional couple of minutes.
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Serve in warm tortillas with toppings of your choice!
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I used chopped perilla, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.

550

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Onion, Diced Finely, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, Divided, 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped, 3 cups Chickpeas, Soaked/cooked Or Canned And Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos

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