Name: Vegetarian Chickpea Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 0.75 cup water; 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (such as Taco Bell®); 8 taco shells

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Chickpea Tacos Recipe

Original Recipe Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (such as Taco Bell)
8 taco shells

Directions

Step 1: Place chickpeas in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the water and taco seasoning mix. Stir the mixture regularly to ensure it heats evenly.

Step 2: Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chickpeas are thoroughly heated. Remove the pan from the heat once done.

Step 3: Mash the chickpea mixture using a spoon or potato masher until the chickpeas are partially crushed. The consistency should be a bit chunky.

Step 4: Divide the mashed chickpea filling evenly among the taco shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 331
Total Fat: 8g (10% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 2g (8% Daily Value)
Sodium: 1054mg (46% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 55g (20% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 8g (27% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 9g (18% Daily Value)
Vitamin C: 5mg (6% Daily Value)
Calcium: 76mg (6% Daily Value)
Iron: 2mg (13% Daily Value)
Potassium: 308mg (7% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Stephanie Jones

10/07/2025 06:11:39 PM

I believe that using one packet of taco seasoning for each can of chickpeas (or perhaps one and a half packets for two cans) would be ideal. When mashed up, the flavors really come through. I also sautéed a chopped onion in the pan before adding the chickpeas. Overall, it's a good and easy recipe with some minor adjustments.

Robert Perez

10/09/2025 08:47:30 PM

It was great! I would definitely make it again.

Patricia Green

10/09/2025 01:00:15 PM

These were delicious and satisfying! I only had one can of chickpeas, so I added a can of cannellini beans too. They turned out wonderfully. We enjoyed them on gluten-free tortillas.

Dennis Gonzalez

10/09/2025 07:51:17 AM

This recipe is very straightforward and quick to prepare. However, I found that the taco seasoning didn't have a strong enough flavor, so I'm not sure if the chickpeas absorbed it properly or not.