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American-Style Smashed Chickpea Tacos

American-Style Smashed Chickpea Tacos

with Herby Slaw & Jalapeño-Corn Salsa
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
21g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Soy

With their mild nutty flavour, hearty chickpeas stand up well to the cumin, mustard and paprika in our All-American spice blend for a fun taco filling. While the chickpea mixture is cooking, whip up the simple slaw - complete with plant-based mayo for some creaminess. The recent flooding on the East Coast of Australia has impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 cob

corn

1 packet

pickled jalapeños

1

cucumber

2 clove

garlic

1 tin

chickpeas

1 packet

tomato paste

1 bag

herbs

1 bag

slaw mix

1 packet

Plant-Based Mayonnaise

6

mini flour tortillas

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk, Soy)

1 sachet

All-American spice blend

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

½ cup

water

25 g

plant-based butter (for the sauce)

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

Energy (kJ)3162 kJ
Fat36 g
of which saturates5.6 g
Carbohydrate76.5 g
of which sugars15.6 g
Protein21 g
Sodium1441 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Slice kernels off corn cob. Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook corn kernels until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. • Meanwhile, roughly chop cucumber and pickled jalapeños (if using). Transfer to a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

TIP: Cover the pan with a lid if the corn kernels are “popping” out.

TIP: Some like it hot, but if you don’t, hold back on the jalapeños!

2
2

• Finely chop garlic. Drain and rinse chickpeas. • Return pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook garlic, All-American spice blend and tomato paste, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chickpeas and the water and cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the plant-based butter until melted and combined. • Remove pan from heat. Lightly mash chickpeas with a potato masher or fork. Season to taste.

TIP: Add a splash more water if the chickpea mixture looks too thick.

3
3

• While chickpeas are cooking, finely chop herbs. • In a second medium bowl, combine herbs, slaw mix, plant-based mayonnaise and a drizzle of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Season to taste. • Microwave mini flour tortillas on a plate for 10 second bursts, or until warmed through.

4
4

• Fill each tortilla with a helping of herby slaw and American-style smashed chickpeas. • Top with jalapeño-corn salsa to serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty combination, with pickled jalapeños adding a nice kick. Some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra seasoning or sauce.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with one customer mentioning their 13-year-old son cooked it for the family.
  • Suggestions: Try adding pickled onion, smoked aioli, or avocado for extra flavour. Some recommended mixing corn with chickpeas or swapping cucumber for tomato.
  • Portions: A few found it light, suggesting adding more chickpeas or protein. Others felt it was perfectly sized and nourishing.
  • Texture: The smashed chickpeas were a hit for many, though some found the texture hit-or-miss. A few mentioned the tacos were messy to eat.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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