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Published: February 17, 2015Updated: March 1, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin
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A trio of seasoned black beans, pinto beans, and crunchy taco-roasted chickpeas team up to take your taco game to the next level with these tasty vegetarian roasted chickpea tacos!
My love of tacos is one for the romance books, folks.
Hot, steamy, and… errr I can’t finish that sentence without sounding like a total creep.
Tacos for president.
Though we’re both omnivores, Paul and I have refrainedfrom buying ground anything for the past few months. If we can’d find meat that’s grass-fed, additive-free, and preferably local, there’s just no point. We’d just as soon wait for the opportunity to shop from a source we care about than pick up something for the sake of buying it.
So when taco night rolled around I promised to whip up my famous Lentil Veggie Tacos. Only I was out of lentils… and mushrooms… and ohmygosh where are my pants!?
Kidding, but I did have to brainstorm a tasty new taco filling.
Enter my awesome new triple-bean roasted chickpea tacos!
I made a big batch of myTaco Seasoned Roasted Chickpeasand paired it with the classic combo of black beans and refried beans. Hello match made in heaven!
I even caught the chickpea scooping some out of the bowl when I wasn’t looking. Huzzah! The smashed pinto beans hold the mixture together while the whole black beans and crunchy taco roasted chickpeas add flavor and texture.
I love them! You’ll love them! Let’s make them, shall we?
Roasted Chickpea Tacos
These tasty tacos can be made vegetarian or vegan depending on your choice of toppings! Woot!
Roasted Chickpea Tacos
Black beans, pinto beans, and crunchy taco-roasted chickpeas team up to take your taco game to the next level! You'll love these Vegetarian Roasted Chickpea Tacos!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Roasted Chickpea Tacos
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 tasty tacos
Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
- 15 oz can refried pinto beans
- ½ cup canned/jarred diced tomatoes with green chiles
- ¼ cup enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- taco shells (anywhere from 4-10)
FOR THE CRUNCHY CHICKPEAS
- 1 can of chickpeas 15 oz
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder (plus extra for topping)
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup black beans
- 10 corn tortillas (crunchy or soft)
TASTY TACO TOPPINGS: CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
- chopped romaine lettuce
- diced tomato
- grated cheese
- salsa verde
- sour cream or greek yogurt
- fresh cilantro
- jalapeños
- diced onion or scallions
- pico de gallo
- guacamole
- everything but the kitchen sink
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Use a bowl to toss together chickpeas, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
So fun right? Hopefully you didn’t spill them all on the floor! Spread chickpeas out, spaced, on a foil-covered baking sheet and sprinkle with a little extra chili powder for good measure.
Pop them in the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes on the center rack until perfectly crispy.
Next start on legumes numero dos and tres!
In a small pot, combine refried beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and enchilada sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
Heat on medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer while your chickpeas roast. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Chop all your toppings while your beans cook to perfection and get ready to party!
Pile each taco shell high with the black bean mixture, salsa verde, crunchy chickpeas, and a mountain of toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe makes 3.5 cups of tasty taco filling which is enough for 8-10 tacos. Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days, turned into quesadillas or taco salad bowls, or even frozen for later!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated for tacos with filling using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on toppings chosen and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 434mg, Potassium: 141mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 267IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg
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Back in my earlier days as a vegetarian, I used to think plain refried bean tacos were totally the way to go. Truth be told, they were lacking in more ways that one. The texture, flavor, and overall factplantability were just off. They needed something more.
They needed to be THIS recipe.
The combination of smashed and whole beans (with a little crunchy chickpea action for good measure) keeps the texture on point, making this healthy taco filling a perfect substitute for meat! I seriously wanted to do a little touchdown taco dance after each bite, and already cannot wait to make them again!
So… what are you waiting for? Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday with these tasty black bean, refried bean, and chickpea tacos!
And because I know you’re going to ask, these snazzy littletaco holdersare optional yet AWESOME.
I totally regret linking to that page, now I want a set of matching taco plates and taco trucks. That’s the perk of being a toddler mom, right? Second childhood, FTW!
If you get a chance to try these triple-bean vegetarian roasted chickpea tacos, let me know!Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Up next? You should totally make myRoasted Chickpea Quinoa Taco Bowls– they’re pretty flipping amazing!
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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