Ready to eat in only 10 minutes, this vegetarian meal of chickpea tostadas is filling, flavorful and colorful. It’s easy and inexpensive to make, and it tastes amazing! Chickpeas are a type of legume in the same family as kidney beans and peanuts. They’re also called garbanzo beans. They have a buttery, nutty flavor and creamy texture. Chickpeas are a good source of protein, and they also help with digestion, blood sugar, and help lower cholesterol.
What You’ll Need to Make Chickpea Tostadas
- Corn Tostadas
- Chickpea or Garbanzo Beans
- Taco Seasoning
- Shredded Cheese
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Arugala
- Any other taco toppings you like 🙂
How to Make Chickpeas into “Refried Beans”
Turning chickpeas or garbanzo beans into a “refried bean” texture and flavor are fast and easy!
First, rinse and drain your chickpeas then add them to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the chickpeas begin to warm up, add the taco seasoning and begin to mash.
You can use a potato masher or a fork and mash the chickpeas down until they have a refried bean consistency.
Continue heating the garbanzo beans until they are smooth and heated all the way through. Then use as desired in tacos, burritos, or on tostadas like this recipe states!
Other Healthy Recipes to Try
- Zucchini Side Dish
- Lemon Arugula Couscous Salad
- One Pan Skillet Enchiladas
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
- Three Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Chickpea Tostadas
Ready to eat in only 10 minutes, this vegetarian meal of chickpea tostadas is filling, flavorful & colorful. It's easy and it tastes amazing!
Ingredients
- 6 corn tostadas
- 1 can of chickpea or garbanzo beans
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup arugula
- Any other taco toppings you like 🙂
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and place in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat the chickpeas for a few minutes, then add the taco seasoning and begin to mash them down using a potato masher or a fork. You want it to resemble refried beans.
- Once the garbanzo beans are mashed and heated through, spread them on your tostada, and top with arugula, tomatoes, and cheese. Enjoy!
