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.
kellie@foodtoglow says
Saw this linked to your comment on Alyssa’s blog – such a brill idea! Love this kind of fusion food – bursting with goodness and health, as well as taste 😀
Dan from Platter Talk says
Gorgeous post by a very talented Ashley. Thanks for this one!!
Des says
Genius. Seriously. Genius.
Ashley says
Oh these tacos! I love anything greek salad inspired and these sound amazing! Especially the chickpeas to give it a little bulk!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love chickpeas but I’ve never tried them in a taco – fab idea!
sippitysup says
You know what I love about your blog? You put the food first. Your recipes honor everything I love about eating. Your pics make me understand what this tastes like. No unnecessary props. No fluff. Just food. As good as it can be. GREG
bakerbynature says
That is like the sweetest comment ever! Thank you, Greg.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Greek salad in a taco? This recipe just knocked me sideways.
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I’m Greek so I love Greek food. I adore chic peas. And tacos are awesome. These are perfect! 🙂
Cookin Canuck says
What a fantastic idea! The spices are a great way to liven up the chickpeas. This would be great for lunch or an easy dinner.
bakerbynature says
Looooove the spiced chickpeas! I almost ate all of them straight from the pan the first time I tested this recipe 😉