Vegetarian Chorizo Taco

Transform taco night with these bold and flavorful Vegetarian Chorizo Tacos, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made with mashed chickpeas and a smoky blend of spices like paprika, cumin, and coriander, this easy vegan recipe delivers rich, chorizo-style flavor without the meat. Sautéed red onion and garlic add depth, while a splash of soy sauce and zesty lemon juice tie everything together for a perfectly savory filling. Served in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are a vibrant, nutritious, and satisfying meal that's ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for Meatless Mondays or anytime you crave a delicious vegetarian taco packed with protein and spice!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
• 1 Sliced avocado
• 2 Lime wedges
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Place them in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.

Step 5

Add the mashed chickpeas to the skillet, stirring well to coat in the spice mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Cook the chickpea mixture for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crispy and fragrant.

Step 8

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until soft.

Step 9

To assemble the tacos, spoon the chickpea chorizo into each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with additional lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1082.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1659.4

Total Fat 51.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3093.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 475.5mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1984.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.4%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 61.5%