Instant Pot Chickpea Tacos
If you’ve never tried a Chickpea Taco you’re missing out!
I love to make my chickpeas in my Instant Pot instead of buying them in a can. Less sodium, less preservatives, less recycling. All I see are positives!
My daughter, as most of you know, has Rheumatoid Arthritis. It’s different then your Grandpas arthritis it’s not just an achy knee when the weather gets cold. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system, which normally protects its health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks the joints. Which really sucks period but especially if you’re only five.
Avey, my girl, is my #1 motivator. After she was diagnosed we decided to go on the AIP Diet (autoimmune protocol diet), which really kick started my weight loss. She’s the spark that started all of this.
Because of her chronic inflammation issues some food is more difficult for her body to digest than others. We discovered earlier this year that red meat is one of those foods. I’m bound and determined to never make her feel like she’s alone in this so if Avey has to give up red meat, well, I’m giving up red meat too.
Which brings me to chickpea tacos! Were you wondering what all of that had to do with this recipe? Wonder no more!
Tacos are one of Avey’s favorite things, she gets that from me. We’re no longer on the AIP diet and have added some nightshades back in to her diet, like peppers and tomatoes. We like to get creative with our Taco Tuesdays now. Instead of boring ole ground beef we like to use things like chickpeas, lentils, or ground turkey!
These delicious chickpea tacos are a great substitute for traditional tacos or a refreshing change of pace, even if you can eat beef!
If you decide to make a large batch of chickpeas here are a few other things you can use them in!
- Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
- Traditional Hummus
- Chickpea Blondies (like a brownie but made out of chickpeas instead!)
- Or as a meat replaces in my Mama’s Instant Pot Chili!
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Instant Pot Chickpea Tacos
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 1/3 cup of Dry Chickpeas soaked overnight
- Broth or Water
- 1/4 cup of Oil Extra virgin olive, Avocado, Coconut
- 8 Organic Corn Tortillas
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup Taco Seasoning
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Add chickpeas to your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Barely cover with broth or water. I like to use my Instant Pot Vegetable or Chicken broth. (I usually cook 16 ounces of chickpeas at a time but 1 1/3 cup is all you need for this recipe. You can store the excess in the refrigerator, they freeze well too!)
- Place the lid on the pot. Make sure the pressure valve is in the SEALING position.
- Using the display panel select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK function. +/- the time to 24 minutes.
- When the pot is finished let it naturally release the pressure, about 30 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, set aside.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet or your Instant Pot using the Sauté function. When HOT add 1/4 cup of oil.
- Gently fold a corn tortilla into a taco shape, using tongs hold one half of the tortilla in the oil and let it brown, when it's done repeat with the other side. Let cool on paper towels.
- Once you've made all of your shells add chickpeas and diced jalapeño to the remainder of the oil, sauté. Once everything softens add the taco seasoning. (Add a couple tablespoons of water, if needed to help absorb the seasoning.)
- Mash chickpeas to form more of a ground meat consistency.
- Serve inside a taco shell with favorite taco fixings. Enjoy!
Oh bless her precious little heart. You are a great mommy!
What A Sweet Angel! Shirley is right, you are an excellent mother. God Bless Avey ❤
Yum! These tacos are great and so healthy! I cooked my chickpeas 10 minutes longer for softer, mashable consistency. Very tasty and a meal you can make easily. Pile on the lettuce and tomatoes and.enjoy a healthy meal!
Made these a couple week ago and love the flavor of the chickpeas in them. It was delicious!
I came off my medication for rheumatoid arthritis in May 2017 after following a plant based diet for 3 years. I tried this 5 years ago while still eating meat, fish, dairy and eggs. I know of 4 other women who have done the same one has been medication free for 7 years, one for 5 and the other two for 4 years. I urge you to research – read Forks Over Knives to start. Most Doctors are not aware as they have little nutritional training, but be sure to talk to him and share your thoughts. I know that childhood RA is different than in adults but worth the research.
How much broth do you use?
What is the time adjustment if I use canned chickpeas?
What do you mean by Naturally release pressure? Is there another way other than moving the pressure knob from sealed to release? Sorry still learning about all the functions of the instapot.
A natural release is where you let the pressure release on it’s own. When the pin drops, you can open the lid. A quick pressure release is when you move the knob from sealed to release, releasing the steam quickly so the pin drops.
Brittany, I am not usually a fan of corn tortillas but yours here look a lot less yellow and thinner than what I have seen. What brand did you purchase as I am thinking I might like them given the color of the tortilla?
Wow, these are amazing. I can’t believe how much we didn’t miss the beef! 5 kiddos approved, too – that says everything!
YAY! I am so glad ya’ll enjoyed them!
If im cokling this for dinner, do i need to soak the chickpeas overnight and all throughout the day until im ready to cook them?
No, if you’re using dried chickpeas soak for a minimum of 6 hours maximum of 12. 🙂
This sound really good. If you want to speed up the process, stick the tortilla in the oil (flat) ladle on some filling and fold over. Flip in a few minutes and then add you toppings. It’s how they make them in Mexico.
Delicious. Thank you.
Is making your own corn torillas healthier than buying organic ones in the store ready to go?
Can i use pre-soaked chickpeas as in out of a jar? would the cooking time need to be adjusted for this? thanks
My tortillas fell apart in the oil. I used corn tortilla non organic. Any idea how to prevent this? I used instant pot.
Can you use canned chickpeas if you don’t have time to soak overnight?
Absolutely. Just skip right to the warming/mashing with the taco seasoning. 🙂
What taco seasoning do you use in your recipes?
I’ve started to make my own homemade. The recipe will be in my cookbook, coming out later this year. 🙂
If you’re using canned Chick Peas what quantity would you use for this recipe?
If I’m looking at google correctly, I would substitute about 3 cups (maybe a little more) of already cooked beans for your 1 1/3 cups dry beans, right?
Correct. 🙂
This was yummy! We’ll eat it again! Thanks!
What brand of taco seasonings do you use or do you have a mix of spices you use for this?
I make my own, the recipe is in the Instant Loss Cookbook. 🙂