Healthy, plant-based tacos in 20 minutes? Let’s taco ‘bout it! Each bite brings a mouthwatering combination of spicy and creamy. Seasoned chickpeas are pan-sautéed to perfection, then stuffed into gluten-free tortillas spread with soft, spinach-swirled vegan cheese. You’re free to use store-bought vegan cream cheese or whip up this cashew version. We guarantee you’ll be extending Meatless Monday into Taco Tuesday from here on out.
Vegan Chickpea Soft Tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Avocado Oil or vegan butter
- 1 can organic chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
- 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 1/4 red pepper diced
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- Small handful chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 4 gluten-free tortilla wraps
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Green onions chopped
- Sprouts
Instructions
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In skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté chickpeas, red pepper with garlic with curry powder, paprika and salt, 5-7 minutes.
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In bowl, stir together spinach, parsley and cashew cream cheese.
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On griddle, grill pan or skillet on medium-high heat, heat wraps one at a time 10-15 seconds per side.
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On plates, lay out wraps and spread layer of cream cheese and spinach mixture across center and top with spoonfuls of chickpea mixture.
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Garnish with squeeze of fresh lemon, green onions and sprouts.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chickpea Soft Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 850mg35%
Potassium 240mg7%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 14g56%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 959IU19%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.