Vegan Chickpea Tacos

Even meat-eaters will absolutely love these Vegan Gluten-Free Chickpea Tacos! They’re a great addition to everyone's Taco Tuesday repertoire. 

We've got vegan tacos over here! Bright, colorful, finger-licking, vegan, and gluten-free chickpea tacos will absolutely brighten your day. They’re loaded with cilantro and warming spices, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes. Use a corn tortilla, top them off with a garlicky yogurt cilantro sauce, and add a couple (or ten) of squirts of sriracha to make it even better. 

Chickpea Taco Ingredients

This is one of the quickest, easiest weeknight taco meals out there. Once you have your ingredients these vegetarian tacos assemble in a snap!

• Chickpeas - They add plant-based protein and are a fantastic base for your taco! We spiced the chickpeas with smoked paprika and cumin for really yummy vegan tacos.
• Spices - smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cumin, and salt
• Fresh chopped cilantro - You can use kitchen scissors to easily chop your cilantro into tiny pieces. If you are not a fan of cilantro you can use parsley instead.
• Grape tomatoes - We like to cut each grape tomato in half so they fit into the tacos a bit better.
• Shredded purple cabbage - It adds such a happy burst of color and crunch to vegetarian tacos. Cabbage also contains TONS of vitamin C as well as fiber and antioxidants!
• Avocado - We squeeze a little lemon or lime on top to keep them bright and green once they’re diced! Avocados add healthy fats and dietary fiber.
• Corn - Use fresh or frozen to add a touch of natural sweetness. 
• Corn tortillas - This is how we keep these tacos gluten-free. Check your packaging to make sure they’re made with 100% corn flour.
• Sriracha or Green Dragon Sauce - These hot sauces are optional, but perfect if you like a little bit of heat!

How to Make Vegan Tacos

Making vegan tacos is actually super easy. You don't need chicken or meat to have a delicious taco. Instead, you can use beans, mushrooms, tofu, edamame, cauliflower, or any other tasty plant-based options you like.

Today, we've got a yummy filling for you that's made with chickpeas and some delicious spices. It's packed with flavor and will totally satisfy your vegan taco craving. All you have to do is heat up a bit of olive oil in a non-stick skillet, add the chickpeas and spices, and cook them for a few minutes until they're nicely coated and smelling amazing.

Then, throw in some fresh cilantro, give it all a good stir, and let it cook for a few more minutes. And that's it!

We have the main part of our filling ready to go in the tortillas. But now it's time to work on the toppings. We're talking vegan sour cream, tomatillo salsa, cashew cream guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, and whatever veggies you're in the mood for.

The sky's the limit when it comes to toppings, so go ahead and get creative. You can pile them high or keep it simple, it's totally up to you. Just make sure to load up on all the deliciousness so your tacos are bursting with flavor. Are you getting hungry yet?

More Vegetarian Tacos Protein Options

If you want to try a different base for your taco filling, you can use this same method with black beans! They taste differently than chickpeas but are just as delicious. You could even try a combination of the two! Other plant–based protein options are tofu or tempeh.

Vegan Sour Cream Taco Topping

Now, let's talk about the richness factor. You don't want your chickpeas to be too dry, so we've added some vegan sour cream to the mix. We made it ourselves with vegan yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, but our cashew cream would work great too. Trust us, don’t skip the creamy topping it's worth getting that creamy texture!

Vegan sour cream is the perfect addition to any taco! And the best part? It's so easy to make, and it's dairy-free, without sacrificing any flavor. The result is a creamy, dreamy sauce that will take your tacos to the next level.

But don't stop there. This vegan sour cream is so versatile, you'll want to add it to everything. Use it as a dip for veggies, drizzle it on top of baked potatoes, or add it to your favorite sandwich. Trust us, it's that good.

More Vegan Tacos

• Roasted Yellow and Purple Cauliflower Tacos
• Avocado, Mango, Chili Lime Tofu Tacos - Gluten-Free
• Chipotle Hummus & Roasted Vegetable Healthy Tacos
• Butternut Squash Vegan Tacos
• Beet and Sweet Potato Tacos
• Tacos al Pastor
• Shawarma Veggie Tacos with Tahini Guacamole
• Buffalo Cauliflower Taco

This post was originally published on May 5th, 2016, the recipe has remained the same. We have updated some pictures and added additional information.