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Crispy Sesame Smash Tacos with Pickled Spring Vegetables

Crispy Sesame Smash Tacos with Pickled Spring Vegetables

These irresistible vegan tacos feature crispy smashed chickpeas coated in a sticky sesame glaze, topped with crunchy quick-pickled spring radishes and carrots. A fresh, flavour-packed meal perfect for spring entertaining or weeknight dinners.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Crispy Sesame Smash Tacos with Pickled Spring Vegetables

These irresistible vegan tacos feature crispy smashed chickpeas coated in a sticky sesame glaze, topped with crunchy quick-pickled spring radishes and carrots. A fresh, flavour-packed meal perfect for spring entertaining or weeknight dinners.

AI SCORE
88
/100
FusionDinnerVeganDairy-Free
⏱️
35 min
Prep time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
420 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 100ml rice vinegar for pickling
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 150g red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Prepare the quick pickle by combining 100ml rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a bowl, stirring until dissolved. Add sliced radishes and carrots, toss to coat, and set aside for at least 20 minutes.

2

Pat the chickpeas very dry with kitchen paper. Place on a baking tray and use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to gently smash each chickpea until flattened but still intact.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add smashed chickpeas in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

4

While chickpeas cook, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, tahini, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a small bowl to create the sesame glaze.

5

Reduce heat to medium, pour the sesame glaze over the crispy chickpeas and toss gently to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and chickpeas are evenly glazed.

6

Warm tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side or wrap in foil and heat in a 180°C oven for 5 minutes.

7

Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on each warmed tortilla, topped with sesame-glazed chickpeas and drained pickled vegetables.

8

Garnish with sliced spring onions, sesame seeds and fresh coriander. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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