{"id":"834cb940-535b-4d18-bc83-d5ebb4030603","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/834cb940-535b-4d18-bc83-d5ebb4030603","source_url":"https://theeburgerdude.com/smash-tacos-made-with-chickpeas/","title":"Smash Tacos (Made with Chickpeas)","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","image_url":"https://theeburgerdude.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Chickpea-Smash-Tacos-1-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 (16 oz) Cans of Chickpeas (See Notes)","item":"Chickpeas","quantity":2,"unit":"can","preparation":"See Notes","metric_alternate":{"quantity":16,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 Tbsp Soy Sauce","item":"Soy Sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 - 4 Tbsp Vegan Mayo ((or Neutral Oil))","item":"Vegan Mayo ((or Neutral Oil))","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp Pickle Brine ((Or Vinegar))","item":"Pickle Brine ((Or Vinegar))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast","item":"Nutritional Yeast","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp Garlic Powder","item":"Garlic Powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp Onion Powder","item":"Onion Powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp Dried Thyme","item":"Dried Thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp Dried Parsley","item":"Dried Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp Cornstarch","item":"Cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 - 4 Tbsp Instant Potato Flakes ((or Breadcrumbs))","item":"Instant Potato Flakes ((or Breadcrumbs))","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Salt and Pepper","item":"Salt and Pepper"},{"text":"Tortillas ((Flour or Corn))","item":"Tortillas ((Flour or Corn))"},{"text":"Vegan Caesar Dressing","item":"Vegan Caesar Dressing"},{"text":"Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce ((about 1/2 cup per taco))","item":"Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce ((about 1/2 cup per taco))"},{"text":"Vegan Parmesan","item":"Vegan Parmesan"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"If making the Caesar Dressing, do that now and set aside.","section":"Prep"},{"number":2,"text":"Chop and wash your Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce and set aside.","section":"Prep"},{"number":3,"text":"Drain and wash the Chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.","section":"Chickpea Mixture"},{"number":4,"text":"Add the Chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients for the Chickpea Mixture to a food processor. If you don't have a food processor you can add everything to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.","section":"Chickpea Mixture"},{"number":5,"text":"Blend the mixture until it's smooth with some chunky bits still. Taste and adjust for seasoning. You can store this mixture in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.","section":"Chickpea Mixture"},{"number":6,"text":"Toss lettuce with as much Caesar Dressing as you'd like.","section":"Smash Taco"},{"number":7,"text":"For each Taco, grab a 2 - 3 oz portion of the Chickpea Mixture and roll into a ball.","section":"Smash Taco"},{"number":8,"text":"Heat up a non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Once pan is hot, add the chickpea ball, and then top with a tortilla. Smash down with a burger press or stiff spatula.","section":"Smash Taco"},{"number":9,"text":"Cook for 3 - 5 minutes or until the chickpea patty is nicely browned. You can flip and cook the tortilla to your liking as well if you'd like it to get browned and crispy.","section":"Smash Taco"},{"number":10,"text":"Top Taco with some of the dressed lettuce, more Caesar Dressing, Grated Vegan Parmesan, I also like adding some crispy onions, or pepperoncinis, but add whatever you like and enjoy!","section":"Smash Taco"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:49:40.430967+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:49:40.430967+00:00"}