Sara Haas’s latest book Taco! Taco! Taco! features 100 savory and sweet taco recipes that are as easy to prepare as they are to love. You’ll find plenty of delicious options not only for omnivores, but for vegetarians and vegans alike.
Guaranteed to be a hit for a quick and fun meal for yourself or with friends and family, these flavorful tacos will have you saying…
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Roasted Chickpea Tabbouleh Tacos
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
- For the chickpeas:
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the tahini dressing:
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the tabbouleh:
- 1 small red onion chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cucumber seeded and chopped
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh mint chopped
- 1 cup lightly packed parsley chopped
- For the tacos:
- 8 hard taco shells warmed
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- To cook the beans: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a medium baking sheet with foil. Toss the garbanzo beans with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper then spread out onto the baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- While the beans are roasting, make the dressing: To a small bowl add the tahini and lemon zest and juice. Whisk until combined, then whisk in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Reserve.
- To make the tabbouleh: Remove beans from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Add cooled beans to a large bowl along with the onion, pepper, cucumber, mint, and parsley. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
- To make the tacos: Portion tabbouleh among warmed taco shells and garnish with feta cheese.
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GROCERY TIP: Looking for tahini at your grocery store? It can sometimes be found in the section with nut butters, but if it’s not there, look for it in the ethnic aisle.
PREP TIP: Save time by cutting veggies just after you make the dressing and while those beans are still cooking!
RECIPE NOTE: Too much herb for you? That’s okay! Feel free to adjust the parsley and mint to reflect your preferences.
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Super Simple Homemade Guacamole
COOKING TIP: If you like things spicy, don’t remove the membranes or seeds before chopping the jalapeño!
SERVING TIP: I love this guacamole served with tortilla chips, but it’s also a fabulous dip for veggies!
Serves:4
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado ripe
- 2 tablespoons white onion minced
- 1 jalapeño finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1⁄4 cup cilantro lightly packed, roughly chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Directions
- Scoop out the avocado and place in a medium bowl. Mash with the back of a fork, then add the onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Enjoy immediately.
