Chickpea "Chorizo" Taco Filling

The options for traditional meat-based tacos are endless: barbacoa, lengua, carne asada, carnitas, tinga, al pastor, cochinita pibil, de birria... you get the point.

But no one should ever be feeling left out of Taco Tuesday (or any day you crave tacos). We've created a few plant-based recipes, perfect for your Meatless Mondays, vegan, vegetarians or flexitarian foodies, or for anyone interested in a twist on tacos.

Supplement your family's spread with our recipe for Chickpea "Chorizo" Taco Filling or go all in on a vegetarian taco night. These tacos are especially delicious topped with fresh veggies like shredded red cabbage, diced tomatoes and onion, sliced radish, and fresh cilantro.

Chickpea "Chorizo" Taco Filling

These tacos are especially delicious topped with fresh veggies like shredded red cabbage, diced tomatoes and onion, sliced radish, and fresh cilantro.

Serving size: 1/2 cup | Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

15 ounces cooked chickpeas*

1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes

2-1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

2-1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp salt

2-1/2 tsp soy sauce

3/4 tsp canola oil

1/3 cup minced yellow onion

1/3 cup finely chopped mushrooms

2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup water

Instructions

Place chickpeas, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper, crushed red pepper, cloves, salt, and soy sauce in a bowl, toss to combine.
Place mixture in food processor. Pulse 3-6 times, until well mixed and a few large chunks of chickpea remain.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in chickpea mixture and water. Occasionally stir to incorporate brown bits from the bottom of the pan back into the mixture. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until it resembles crumbled chorizo.

*1 can of rinsed, low sodium chickpeas can be used in place of dry to save time.

Nutrition info per serving: 190 calories, 4g fat, 0g saturated fat, 360mg sodium, 31g carbs, 9g fiber, 6g sugar, 10g protein

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