Smash Tacos (Made with Chickpeas)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/834cb940-535b-4d18-bc83-d5ebb4030603
Original source: https://theeburgerdude.com/smash-tacos-made-with-chickpeas/
Recipe image: https://theeburgerdude.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Chickpea-Smash-Tacos-1-scaled.jpg
Yield: 12

Ingredients
- 2 (16 oz) Cans of Chickpeas (See Notes)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 - 4 Tbsp Vegan Mayo ((or Neutral Oil))
- 2 Tbsp Pickle Brine ((Or Vinegar))
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 - 4 Tbsp Instant Potato Flakes ((or Breadcrumbs))
- Salt and Pepper
- Tortillas ((Flour or Corn))
- Vegan Caesar Dressing
- Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce ((about 1/2 cup per taco))
- Vegan Parmesan

Instructions
1. [Prep] If making the Caesar Dressing, do that now and set aside.
2. [Prep] Chop and wash your Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce and set aside.
3. [Chickpea Mixture] Drain and wash the Chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
4. [Chickpea Mixture] 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.
5. [Chickpea Mixture] 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.
6. [Smash Taco] Toss lettuce with as much Caesar Dressing as you'd like.
7. [Smash Taco] For each Taco, grab a 2 - 3 oz portion of the Chickpea Mixture and roll into a ball.
8. [Smash Taco] 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.
9. [Smash Taco] 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.
10. [Smash Taco] 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!