
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on each warmed tortilla, topped with sesame-glazed chickpeas and drained pickled vegetables.
Garnish with sliced spring onions, sesame seeds and fresh coriander. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
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