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    Crispy Baked Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos

    Published: Sep 6, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Crispy Baked Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos - a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe. These taquitos are super easy to make and are full of plant protein thanks to the chickpeas. I also added in some bell pepper for veggies.

    crispy baked buffalo chickpea taquitos.

    Buffalo sauce is one of my favorite sauces! For more yummy buffalo recipes try my buffalo tofu or my buffalo chickpea quesadilla.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Storage instructions
    • Recipe Pro-Tips
    • Recipe FAQS
    • Other healthy vegetarian dinners
    • Crispy Baked Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It is easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes.

    It is vegetarian and can easily be made gluten free or vegan.

    Buffalo lovers rejoice - this recipe is full of flavor.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for buffalo chickpea taquitos.
    • onion
    • bell pepper
    • garlic
    • chickpeas
    • cumin
    • chili powder
    • oregano
    • paprika
    • cilantro
    • hot sauce
    • tahini
    • soy sauce
    • maple syrup
    • lime

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Hot sauce - can be subbed with sriracha
    • Soy sauce - can be omitted, you will need to add salt if you leave this out.
    • Maple syrup - can be subbed with honey or omitted.
    • Cheese - you can use vegan cheese or leave it out.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    buffalo sauce in bowl.

    Mix together buffalo sauce.

    buffalo chickpea filling

    Cook your filling.

    taquitos on sheet pan.

    Bake taquitos.

    crispy baked buffalo chickpea taquitos

    Serve and enjoy!

    Storage instructions

    You can store the taquitos in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat them just pop them back in your oven at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes. You can also microwave them but they will lose their crisp with this method.

    Recipe Pro-Tips

    Make sure to warm your tortillas first so they don't break.

    Recipe FAQS

    Is buffalo sauce vegan?

    Buffalo sauce commonly has dairy so it is not vegan. However the buffalo sauce in this recipe is vegan and gets its creaminess from tahini

    What are taquitos?

    Taquitos are traditionally a rolled up corn tortilla that is fried until crisp. These taquitos are not authentic but they are delicious!

    What is the protein source in this recipe?

    Chickpeas provide protein and so does cheddar cheese.

    Crispy baked buffalo chickpea taquitos

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    crispy baked buffalo chickpea taquitos.

    Crispy Baked Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos

    These Crispy Baked Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos are a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    filling

    • ½ onion - finely chopped
    • 1 bell pepper - finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic - finely chopped
    • 1 can chickpeas - drained
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to your preference
    • to taste black pepper
    • ½ cup cilantro - finely chopped

    buffalo sauce

    • ¼ cup hot sauce I like frank's hot sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tahini
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • juice from 1 lime

    Other ingredients

    • 5-6 small tortillas of choice
    • ⅓-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sub vegan if desired) adjust to your preference

    avocado crema (optional)

    • 1 avocado
    • ½ cup coconut or greek yogurt unsweetened
    • ½ cup cilantro - finely chopped
    • juice from 1 lime
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Add all buffalo sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers, cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Add chickpeas, spices, cilantro and sauce to the skillet. Cook for 5 more minutes. Turn off heat and partially mash.
    • Heat tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave until they are soft and pliable. Add tortilla to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Add filling to tortilla (about 2 tablespoons) and top with shredded cheese. Roll tightly. Repeat this for each taquito. Bake taquitos for 12-15 minutes.
    • If making crema, add all crema ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
    • Serve taquitos with optional sides of salsa and crema and enjoy.

    Notes

    This makes about 2 servings.
    I recommend using flour tortillas for this recipe because I have personally found that they are easier to roll.
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    1. Jenn

      September 25, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      The best healthy recipe. These are so flavorful and easy to make!

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