Vegetarian Tacos even meat-eaters will love!

Ingredients:
2 cans reduced sodium garbanzo beans
1 packet Taco Seasoning (any brand)*
shredded lettuce
stone-ground corn tortillas, lard-free flour tortillas, or hard taco shells
diced tomatoes
avocado
shredded cheese*
sour cream*
any other items you like on your taco

Directions: Combine garbanzo beans with taco mix. For juicier filling, use all liquid from garbanzo beans. For less juicy filling, use liquid from only one can. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lightly mash the garbanzo beans with a fork or bean masher. This not only keeps them from rolling out of your taco shells, but gives them a ground beef-like texture. Heat the tortillas under a broiler or in a non-stick skillet. Spread some of the bean mixture on the tortilla, then top with the other ingredients. Enjoy!

* To make this a vegan dish, make sure the taco seasoning does not include whey or milk solids, and substitute vegan cheese, such as Vegan Gourmet: www.followyourheart.com/cheese.php and sour cream, such as Tofutti's Sour Supreme: www.tofutti.com/soursupreme.0.asp

Adapted from the Garbanzo Tacos recipe found here: vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5911.0

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Comments and faves

  1. Mon@rch, OscarFalcon, ♥ Zeraphyna ♥, collieomg, and 180 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. nancyann [deleted] (71 months ago | reply)

    yum! You take great food shots dear :)

  3. Ephemeron (71 months ago | reply)

    Thank you. :) These were so good!!

  4. stinky_harriet (71 months ago | reply)

    This looks great, and a nice change from TVP taco filling.

  5. Ephemeron (71 months ago | reply)

    Thanks, Harriet. :) TVP definitely has its place, but I think the garbanzos work better with this recipe.

  6. Amb3r (71 months ago | reply)

    Mmm! Beautiful picture and great recipe. Too bad there aren't any stores here that sell vegan sour cream or soy cheese. But I think i'll give it a try with pico de gallo and guac. instead.

  7. Ephemeron (71 months ago | reply)

    Thanks, Amb3r. :)

  8. Mon@rch (70 months ago | reply)

    Hmm, going to have to print this one! hmmm that looks sooooooo good

  9. OscarFalcon (70 months ago | reply)

    Souns and Looks Yummy, I'll try them today...

  10. Ephemeron (70 months ago | reply)

    Thanks, guys. :) I hope you like them!!

  11. Ephemeron (70 months ago | reply)

    Gracias, paolita_iris. :)

  12. justinhenry (70 months ago | reply)

    Add some chiles and I'm there!

  13. extra-minty (69 months ago | reply)

    looks delish :O)

  14. MacEric (69 months ago | reply)

    Where's the beef?

  15. tesco [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)

    Why did Twin Peaks just pop in my head reading the description?

  16. feliz paloma (formerly tanguero) (67 months ago | reply)

    omg, that makes me so hungry! they look fantastic!

  17. Ephemeron (67 months ago | reply)

    Thank you, my friend. :)

  18. ElPocho! (66 months ago | reply)

    i
    am
    hungry
    now.

  19. Ephemeron (66 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for the comment, Pocho! :)

  20. Ephemeron (66 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for the fav, Uly. :)

  21. IOjaw (66 months ago | reply)

    Perfect pic for a group created to provide a home for those of us who enjoy the many uses of tortillas in home cooked foods.

    More Than a Shell – Tortillas

    Please feel free to post this and any similar pics.

  22. Ephemeron (66 months ago | reply)

    Thanks, IOjaw. I added it to the group. =)

  23. Sara.E (65 months ago | reply)

    Mmm delicious! I'm saving this one for the spring!

  24. Ephemeron (65 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for the fave, Sara! I hope you like 'em. :)

  25. Cousin Rebecca Lee [deleted] (64 months ago | reply)

    Hi there, can I borrow your picture for my project display? i'm going a project on healthy food for children. It's a small presentation for my science class

    Email please at becaring@yahoo.ca

  26. Ephemeron (64 months ago | reply)

    Yes, of course you can use the image! Thanks for asking. :)

  27. Be_Here_Now (64 months ago | reply)

    Yum, I can't wait to try these!

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    Found in a search. (?)

  28. dommi (63 months ago | reply)

    those look so yummy!!

  29. the_new_tlazolteotl (62 months ago | reply)

    yummy!! now i'm gonna have to eat my computer!
    thanx a lot! =P

  30. erica2368 (61 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called i love vegetarian food, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

  31. veganmichele (61 months ago | reply)

    ooooh yummmm!

  32. Cryptia. (60 months ago | reply)

    I love the avocado in it!

  33. e p d (60 months ago | reply)

    yum!!!!!!!! fabulous idea

  34. ratstomp18 (60 months ago | reply)

    yummy!
    go Vegan Go!

  35. unrestful (59 months ago | reply)

    i made these the other night and they were soooo good!

  36. Ephemeron (59 months ago | reply)

    I'm so glad you liked them!! :D

  37. anja_henson (58 months ago | reply)

    I guess I have to run to the store *g*

  38. randomguru (58 months ago | reply)

    very nice! i'll have to try this!

  39. anja_henson (58 months ago | reply)

    It was delicious and you also can add a little bit chicken into the sauce

  40. vgalbrea (58 months ago | reply)

    Look yummy. I will definitely try this.

  41. MIMAMOR / (57 months ago | reply)

    Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado COMIDAS LATINAS y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.

  42. MIMAMOR / (57 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for added your picture in my group!!!!!

  43. Ephemeron (57 months ago | reply)

    Thank you for inviting me! :D

  44. ILikeMaps (56 months ago | reply)

    the avocados look delicious.

  45. David In Aiken (55 months ago | reply)

    mmmm...looks and sounds delicious. My wife has it listed on her del.icio.us/sjmartindale site.

  46. Ephemeron (55 months ago | reply)

    Cool! Thank you. :-) I think I'll have to make these again tonight!

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