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Chickpea Tacos with Cauliflower Cabbage Slaw and Vegan Avocado Crema (3 Ways)

June 10, 2020 · Maren Epstein · 16 Comments

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Chickpea Taco, Chickpea Tacos with Cauliflower Cabbage Slaw and Vegan Avocado Crema (3 Ways)
chickpea tacos with Avocado Crema and cabbage and carrot slaw
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These Chickpea Tacos have it all, savory veggies, crunch and creaminess. The Chickpea & Cauliflower filling is flavored with Mexican Spices. And each taco is garnished with crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw and finished with a dollop of Vegan Avocado Crema. What I love the most about this recipe is its versatility. You can serve it three different ways… As a taco, salad or power bowl.

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Table of Contents

  • Ingredients for Chickpea Tacos, Cabbage Slaw and Vegan Avocado Crema
    • Ingredients for Mexican Spice Blend
    • Ingredients for Chickpea and Cauliflower Taco Filling
    • Ingredients for Vegan Avocado Crema 
    • Ingredients for Cabbage and Carrot Slaw 
  • Instructions 
  • Ingredient Substitutions
  • Recipe Variations
    • Chickpea Salad
    • Power Bowl
  • More Wraps and Tacos To Try

Ingredients for Chickpea Tacos, Cabbage Slaw and Vegan Avocado Crema

Don’t look at the recipe card and get overwhelmed. It seems like a lot of ingredients, but it really isn’t. Most of it is already sitting in your pantry. One thing I love about this recipe is that you can leave out or add the slaw and Avocado Crema depending on how much time you have to prep.

Quick Tip: The fastest way to make the slaw is to just buy a bag of pre-chopped slaw. You can get this at just about any supermarket.

Chickpea Taco with cauliflower Avocado Crema and a cabbage and carrot slaw on a white plate

Ingredients for Mexican Spice Blend

  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Sea Salt

Ingredients for Chickpea and Cauliflower Taco Filling

  • Cauliflower
  • Chickpeas
  • Lime juice
  • Olive Oil
  • Water
  • Tortillas or Collard Greens

Ingredients for Vegan Avocado Crema

  • Ripe Avocados 
  • Garlic Cloves

Ingredients for Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

  • Red Cabbage
  • Carrots
two vegan Chickpea Taco with cauliflower Avocado Crema and a cabbage and carrot slaw on a white plate

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400-F.  Mix chick peas, spices, oil, lime and water.  Roast on sheet tray in an even layer for 15 minutes.  Mix then roast another 15-20 minutes until slightly charred and crispy.

Step 2: Meanwhile, for the Avocado Crema.  Combine avocados, garlic and lemon juice in Cuisinart.  Mix until a creamy consistency is reached. Season to taste with extra lemon and S/P.

Step 3: For The Cabbage Carrot Slaw.  Combine Cabbage and Carrot with oil and massage. 

Step 4: Toast the Tortillas on a stove top flame or grill.  Assemble tacos with the cauliflower and chickpeas, avocado crema and slaw.  Enjoy!

Chickpea Taco with cauliflower Avocado Crema and a cabbage and carrot slaw on a white plate

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Cabbage – While this recipe calls for red cabbage (for color) you can use any cabbage you like! Napa Cabbage and Green Cabbage will also work.  If you don’t have cabbage you can also use any tough salad green like Collard Greens or Lacinato Kale.
  • If you’re avoiding Chickpeas simply leave them out!
  • Tortillas – I prefer to use gluten free corn tortillas, but you can use which ever brand you like best.  If you’re avoiding grains and corn you can use a Romaine Lettuce leaf as a taco shell or a collard green to make a wrap.
  • Don’t have time to chop? Use a pre-made bag of slaw instead.
Chickpea Taco with cauliflower Avocado Crema and a cabbage and carrot slaw on a white plate
Chickpea Taco with Avocado Crema

Recipe Variations

As I said above, what I love about this recipe is its versatility. You can enjoy it as a taco, power bowl or a salad.

Chickpea Salad

  • For a quick salad you can pour the cauliflower and chickpeas over a bed of baby kale or romaine lettuce, mix in the slaw and top it with the vegan Avocado Crema. Top with your favorite creamy dressing. I like using this Dairy Free Ceasar Dressing or Spicy Green Tahini Sauce.

Power Bowl

For a heartier comforting version of this recipe instead of loaded onto a taco shell you can serve it as a vegan power bowl! Simply Serve the ingredients segmented over a clean grain like:

  • Quinoa
  • Buckwheat
  • Millet

These grains are easy to digest and support our body’s natural detoxification process.

More Wraps and Tacos To Try

  • Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans & Pickled Onions
  • Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels sprouts and Avocado Jalapeño Hummus
  • Collard Green Wrap with Vegan Refried Beans and Spicy Green Tahini Sauce

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Chickpea Taco, Chickpea Tacos with Cauliflower Cabbage Slaw and Vegan Avocado Crema (3 Ways)

Chickpea Tacos with Cauliflower, Avocado Crema and Simple Carrot Slaw

These Chickpea Tacos have it all, savory veggies, crunch and creaminess. The Chickpea & Cauliflower filling is flavored with Mexican Spices. And each taco is garnished with crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw and finished with a dollop of Vegan Avocado Crema.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Plant Based
Keyword: Chickpea-Tacos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Maren Epstein
Cost: $15
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Equipment

  • Sheet Tray
  • Food Processor – optional

Ingredients

Spice Blend for Chickpeas and Cauliflower

  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

For Chick Pea Taco Filling

  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
  • 1 can or 1.5 cups Chickpeas cooked, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive, Coconut or Safflower Oil
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1 bag Tortillas or Collard Greens

Avocado Crema (Optional)

  • 2 Avocados
  • 2 cloves Garlic Clove minced

Cabbage Slaw

  • 1/2 C Red Cabbage green or Napa cabbage will also work
  • /12 C Carrots matchstick sliced or buy the pre-cut carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400-F.  Mix spices together. Then combine chick peas, cauliflower, spices, oil, lime and water.  Roast on sheet tray in an even layer for 15 minutes.  Mix then roast for another 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is slightly charred and crispy.
  • Meanwhile, for the Avocado Crema.  Combine avocados, garlic and lemon juice in cuisinart.  Mix until a creamy consistency is reached. Season to taste with extra lemon and S/P.
  • For The Cabbage Carrot Slaw.  Combine Cabbage and Carrot with oil and massage.
  • Toast the Tortillas on a stove top flame or grill.  Assemble tacos with the cauliflower and chickpeas, avocado crema and slaw. 

Notes

This recipe has a lot of components.  For Quick dinners you can skip the slaw and or avocado crema and toss the roasted veggies over a salad, into a tortilla or collard green wrap!
Storage – Store all of the components in separate containers in the fridge and combine right before eating for quick weekday meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco with 1/4th all ingredients | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Magali says

    September 8, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Oh my goodness! all of my favorite ingredients in one taco! I am salivating. What a great combination. It looks so delicious!!! thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much Magali! I hope you get to try it one day!

  2. Faith Still says

    September 9, 2020 at 10:07 am

    We have been eating a lot of cauliflower lately and these look so fresh. What a fun idea to put cauliflower and chickpeas in a taco.

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you Faith Still! So glad that I gave you an idea for a new recipe!

  3. Andréa Janssen says

    September 9, 2020 at 11:00 am

    The chick pea taco filling got a great flavor. It really was very delicious.

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      So glad you liked it thanks so much!

  4. Taleen | Just As Tasty says

    September 9, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    This is making me hungry! These chickpea tacos look delicious, I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks so much I hope you get to try them!

  5. Tera says

    September 9, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    As the lone mostly vegetarian in my house I will be sure to make these for me next taco night! I thing the meat eaters will even enjoy it!

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Tera that’s awesome! I hope you and your family enjoy! You could even add some protein for the meat eaters. Enjoy! Thanks!

  6. Capri Lilly says

    September 9, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    I enjoyed the carrot and cabbage slaw a low! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:04 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  7. Rudi says

    November 17, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these tacos the seasoning on the chickpeas was so good

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      November 20, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks Rudi! I’m glad you enjoyed them! The seasoning definitely makes the tacos pop.

  8. Liz says

    December 18, 2021 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    I loved these tacos!

    Reply
    • Maren Epstein says

      December 31, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks Liz!

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