If ever there was a recipe that exemplified everything Shane & Simple is about, it’s this one. Chipotle Chickpea Tacos! EASY. PLANT-BASED. DELICIOUS. These things are everything you want in a taco – meaty, spicy, smoky and a freaking flavor bomb!
Are you ready? Let’s GO!
This recipe is so freaking easy I amaze even myself. All you need are 5 ingredients and no cooking skill whatsoever. Well, maybe a little skill. Can you heat a pan? If so, you’re good to go.
It all starts with a can of chickpeas. Chickpeas are the perfect filling for this taco because they’re meaty, have a great flavor and loaded with protein. But, why canned chickpeas? Because I ain’t got time to soak some dry beans for a month and then cook for another 3 days. That’s why!
How To Make Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
Here’s the procedure: heat a pan, cook chickpeas, throw in spices and soy sauce, cook some more. You’re almost done.
Now, let’s build it!
Ready your tortillas: I prefer to double up on the tortillas because this ain’t some wimpy ass taco. Next, load up the guacamole and cilantro. YOU’RE DONE!
Chipotle Chili powder has a bit of a kick so if spice ain’t your thing, lay off a bit. But, I like my mouth begging for the fire department so I go a little heavy with it. You’ve been warned.
If you like tacos, you’re going to love this recipe. These tacos are…
- HOT
- SPICY
- MEATY
- MANLY
- SAVORY
- FILLING
- EASY TO MAKE
- AND DELCIOIUS!
This is the perfect weeknight meal and great when you’re hosting. It’s quick, healthy, and incredibly easy to double or triple the recipe. Also, if guacamole ain’t your thing, this goes great with my Cashew Sour Cream. It’ll help easy the burn.
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Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 10 mins.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 Tacos 1x
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These Chipotle Chickpea Tacos are everything you want in a taco – meaty, spicy, smoky and a freaking flavor bomb! Five ingredients, ready in less than 15 minutes, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
For The Tacos
- 1 15-ounce can No Salt Added or Low-Sodium chickpeas
- 1 Tbsp. low sodium soy or tamari sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder. (If you want it hotter add more. Less hot, not so much.)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 6 corn tortillas
Suggested Toppings
- Cashew Sour Cream
- Tofu Sour Cream (lower in fat)
- Guacamole
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- While the pan is heating, drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Once the pan is ready, add chickpeas and cook for about a minute.
- Add remaining ingredients making sure to mix well to cover chickpeas. Cook until moisture has disappeared from the pan, usually a couple of minutes.
- Divide the chickpeas between 6 tacos, top as desired and serve. My favorite is just guacamole and cilantro.
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- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: tacos, vegan, chickpeas, low-fat, healthy
Absolutely delicious!
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This recipe has got to be THE easiest ever! And yummy!
Thanks, Wendy! Glad you enjoyed it. My goals are always “easy” and “yummy”. Peace.
Quick and easy AND delicious. If I am not in too much of a hurry I will mash the chickpeas a bit. Thank you for this. It has been my go-to recipe when I am busy and or tired… or both! 😉 I have shared it with family and they have also enjoyed it even though they are not vegan. Please keep creating quick-easy-delicious recipes.
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Janis, thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy it…my family and I consider this one of our favorites as well. And, thanks for sharing it with your family. Blessings!
Made this tonight-family enjoyed it! Thanks! Hi
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Great to hear, Amy! Thanks so much for reaching out. Great to hear from you. Hope you guys are doing well.
Making this tonight..it looks amazing!
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it. Drop me a line and let me know how it goes.
I haven’t made this particular recipe, but I do love chickies with my spanish rice as my taco filling. I don’t mind chick peas, but I don’t want a taco full of them, so it’s a nice balance with brown rice (mexican spices and herbs) combined with this chick pea recipe is perfect for me. 🙂
Thanks, Christine! Funny story, we actually just had this over brown rice with avocado for dinner:) Very tasty! Blessings.
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This was great, loved the smoky flavor!
Thank you, Kim! So glad you enjoyed them. Peace.