Wanna make a quick, meatless meal that’s awesome, fun, and majorly tasty?! Well, then get ready to bust out your chickpeas; it’s taco time! Woohoo!
These tacos are seriously easy because the only thing you actually cook is the chickpeas. Cooking the chickpeas is an important step in making these tacos taste right, so don’t skip spicing them up and slipping them into the skillet for a quick sizzle! Mmmk?! 😉
Once your chickpeas are smelling amazing and looking even better, you can grab your Greek salad fixings and get going.
I like to stuff these tacos with a little bit of everything and then top them off with a few spots of SUPER spicy hot sauce. I think the wetness of the hot sauce kind of just adds an extra touch of taco magic, but if you don’t like spice, you could always eat them in their natural awesome state or add a scoop of mild salsa.
Happy day, loves! xo
Greek Salad Chickpea Tacos – Baker by Nature
Serves 2; double as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
(1) 14.5 ounce can chickpeas
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon cumin (use less if you’re not a fan of this flavor)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 sprigs of parsley
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced or thinly sliced
1/3 cup roasted red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1/4 cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
8 taco shells, hard or soft
Instructions:
In a small bowl mix the garbanzo beans (don’t drain them!) with  spices and parsley sprigs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium flame, add bean mixture, and cook for 8 minutes, or until the liquid is almost all gone and the beans are slightly crisp on the outside. Squeeze lemon juice over cooked beans, stir, and transfer to a serving bowl. Scoop a small amount of the beans in a taco shell, and add a little bit of each topping. Serve at once.
Jen @ Savory Simple says
love love love love love this. did I mention I love this?
Kate @ Kate from Scratch says
These look and sound so flavorful. The colors are gorgeous!
Eileen says
Tacos tacos tacos! These guys sound so good–such a great contrast between spicy tender chickpeas & crisp refreshing veg. And tart feta besides! NOM.
Caroline says
Oooooo yum!! These sound delicious, girl. These are for sure on my to-make list. 🙂
Anna says
I love your pig cutting board! And I seriously cannot wait to try these, chickpeas + tacos = amazing!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Absolutely love Greek salads – so I know these tacos will be delish!!! They look amazing!!!
dixya| food, pleasure, and health says
everything here is begging me to make this. I love anything chickpea related.
honeywhatscooking says
YUM! I just returned from Greece so I’m about all things Greek lately. This looks wonderful, so creative, love the addition of chickpeas
bakerbynature says
You just got back from Greece?! Lucky!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
a. I <3 chickpeas in my tacos, so let's share these babies, mmkay?
b. Um that cutting board is so cute, love!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
You are a genius!! Chickpeas are one of my favs but I would never ever have thought to put them in a taca!!