BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS | EASY BAKED RECIPE

BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS | EASY BAKED RECIPE

BAKED BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS

Crispy, spicy, hearty, satisfying, and tasty! Yes, please! I am talking about these delicious vegan Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos. Because who doesn’t love taquitos?! Did you ever make homemade taquitos? They are super easy to make actually and since I tried them for the first time a few months ago I am hooked. Taquitos are a great snack, just think about your favorite Netflix series and all these hearty taquitos in front of you. Perfect evening, right?

There are so many cruelty-free plant-based alternatives to meat which are healthy, protein-rich, and tasty. Like these Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos, for example. Once you try them you might change your mind.

QUICK AND EASY BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS

It took me only about half an hour to make these crispy Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos. This recipe is super easy to make and I bet you probably already have most (or all) ingredients at home. You’ll just need tortillas, chickpeas, a bell pepper, one onion, garlic, tomato sauce, hot sauce, and some spices. So if you are looking for a quick vegan dinner or snack, this easy recipe is perfect for you!

THESE BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS ARE:

• Spicy

• Flavorful

• Hearty

• Plant-based (Vegan)

• Chicken-free (“Erna”-free)

• Gluten-free

• Crispy

• Easy to make

• A great comfort dish

• Satisfying

BAKED NOT DEEP FRIED

These vegan taquitos will turn out crispy even when you bake them in the oven. There is no need to deep fry them. I mean, you could deep fry them but I always get sick when I eat deep fried food so I prefer to bake my taquitos. The secret is to brush them with a little bit of oil (1 tbsp oil is enough for 10 taquitos) and bake them in the oven until they are golden brown and crispy!

SPICY BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS

Since I like spicy meals I often add chili powder to my savory dishes. Because every person has different taste buds though, it’s difficult to recommend the right amount of hot sauce and chili powder. 3 tbsp of hot sauce and a pinch of chili powder will add a pleasant spiciness, at least to my taste buds.

If you dislike spicy meals, you better leave out the chili powder completely and just add 1 tbsp (or even less) of hot sauce. And if you are like my boyfriend, who slathers his food in chili powder, I would recommend adding more hot sauce and more chili powder until you are happy with the spiciness.

What Ingredients Are Required to Make BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS?

Ingredients:

Buffalo chickpea sauce:

•  1 tbsp vegetable oil
•  1 medium sized onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
•  1 bell pepper, chopped
•  1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed)
•  1/2 cup tomato sauce (passata)
• 3 tbsp hot sauce (or more to taste)
• 2 tbsp plant-based milk
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Spice mix: 1 tsp onion powder, 3/4 tsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, sea salt, ground pepper, and chili powder to taste

Tortillas:

• 10 small tortillas (gluten-free if needed) about 14 cm in diameter

Dipping Sauce (optional):

• vegan cheese sauce (or your favorite dipping sauce)

How To Make BUFFALO CHICKPEA TAQUITOS?

Instructions

1. Using a fork, roughly mash the chickpeas in a bowl.
2. Heat oil in a pan/skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, then add garlic and spice mix and sauté for a further minute.
3. Add all other sauce ingredients + chickpeas to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Let simmer on low heat for about 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
4. Taste the mixture, if you want it spicier, add more chili powder to taste.
5. Preheat oven to 410 degrees F (210 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Place about 2 tbsp of the filling onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly. Place every tortilla seam-side down on the baking sheet, next to each other.
7. Brush them with a little bit of vegetable oil (to make them even more crispy).
8. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
9. Drizzle with vegan cheese sauce (optional). Enjoy with your favorite dip!