Chickpea Tostados

Chickpea Tostados

DATE: September 27, 2022
  • appetizer
  • diet
  • meal type
  • Taco Spice Blend
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
These chickpea tostadas are little flavor bomb appetizers that are small, mighty, and completely irresistible. Crispy tostada shells piled high with a vibrant, herb-packed chickpea filling seasoned with Healthy On You® Something to Taco 'Bout Taco Spice Blend, fresh jalapeños, and crisp green radishes deliver a bold, satisfying bite that is as fun to eat as it is easy to make. Best of all, the chickpea filling can be made ahead of time and gets even more flavorful the longer it sits. This easy chickpea tostada recipe is a healthy vegetarian appetizer or light summer dinner that works beautifully for dinner parties, backyard entertaining, or a simple weeknight meal the whole family will love. A make-ahead Mexican inspired chickpea tostada recipe that is naturally vegan, gluten-free, packed with plant-based protein and fiber, and the kind of crowd-pleasing party food that brings everyone to the table.
  • Serves: 6
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  • 6 small corn tostada tacos (you can bake regular tortillas in the oven at 400 F° for 10 minutes to get them crisp)
  • 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 small radishes, diced
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seed removed and diced
  • 2 tsp Healthy On You® Something to Taco 'Bout Taco Spice Blend
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • ½ tsp sea salt + more to taste
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime Juice
  • 6 small curly lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and add all the ingredients except the shredded cabbage. Stir and combine well. If you have time, let it rest in the fridge for 20 minutes or more to allow the flavors to come together.
  2. Build the tostadas by laying one lettuce leaf on each tostada. Top with the chickpea mixture and sprinkle the shredded cabbage on top. Enjoy!

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