Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos
Recipe by Kelsey Russell-Murray
Ingredients
13
Time
30m
Serves
4
This buffalo chickpea taquito recipe is a great plant-based substitution for buffalo chicken fingers, with a lot less fat and a lot more fiber! You can easily adjust the spice level to make it a great option for the entire family. This buffalo chickpea filling is made from, you guessed it…chickpeas! The chickpeas are cooked with onion, tomato and buffalo hot sauce for flavour, and a dash of balsamic vinegar to add a touch of sweetness. The result is mouthwatering and versatile.
Vegetarian
Dinner
Ingredients
1/2
Yellow Onion
3
Garlic Cloves
540ml
Canned Chickpeas
1/4cup
Tomato Sauce
1/4cup
Buffalo Sauce
2Tbsp
Unsweetened Almond Milk
1Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
2tsp
Garlic Powder
2tsp
Onion Powder
1/4tsp
Sea Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
6large
Whole Wheat Tortillas
1cup
Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400-degrees fahrenheit.
2
Sauté the onion in 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan on medium high heat, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic to the onions and sauté until fragrant, another 1-2 minutes.
4
Drain, thoroughly rinse and dry the chickpeas. Add the can of chickpeas, tomato sauce, buffalo sauce, balsamic vinegar, plant-based milk, garlic and onion powder and S&P to the onions and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Once chickpeas are softened, roughly mash the entire mixture in the pan with a potato masher or fork. The mix should be chunky, not completely smooth.
6
Divide the buffalo chickpea mixture equally between the 6 large whole wheat tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly. Brush the exterior of the tortilla with a small amount of oil. Place the tortillas on a lined baking tray. Cook for 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
7
Substitutions: Gluten-free? Substitute the whole wheat tortilla for a gluten-free or corn tortilla. Plant based? Substitute vegan cheese for the cheddar cheese. Not a fan of spice? Replace the buffalo hot sauce with tomato sauce. Like it extra spicy? Replace a ¼ cup of the tomato sauce with more buffalo hot sauce!
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I have been working as a Registered Dietitian for 8 years now, the majority of which has been spent working as a clinical inpatient RD in a hospital. I specialize primarily in critical care and stroke nutrition. In 2020 I opened my virtual private practice, Gut Healthy Dietitian, where I specialize primarily in gut and digestive-health related diseases and conditions. I have an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition as well as a Graduate Diploma of Integrated Dietetic Internship.
