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garbanzo bean tacos in a corn tortilla with pickled onions and lettuce.
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BBQ Chickpea Tacos

These BBQ chickpea tacos are hearty, flavorful, and SO delicious - a fantastic 15-minute dinner recipe! Canned chickpeas are simmered with sauce and spices, and loaded into fresh warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Southwest
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Small Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 13.5-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 4 Corn tortilla shells hard or soft
  • Toppings see below for great suggestions

Topping Ideas

  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Pickled onions
  • Cheese plant-based or Mexican cojita
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium sauce pan, add the drained chickpeas, BBQ sauce, and salsa.  Stir, cover, and heat on low until the chickpeas begin to simmer.  Should take about 5-10 minutes.
  • Place the tortilla shells in the warmed oven, and toast for 3-4 minutes until warm.
  • Place a 1/3 cup scoop of the BBQ chickpea filling in each tortilla, and add toppings as desired.  Enjoy!

Notes

Because toppings are the best part! Top these tasty garbanzo bean tacos with:
    • Fresh chopped tomato
    • Cilantro
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Fresh tomatoes
    • Red Onion
    • Sliced Radish
    • Cheese - you can use a classic Mexican cojita cheese, or a vegan or plant-based variety if desired!
    • Sour Cream or Coconut Cream for a vegan version.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg