RECIPES

Chickpea Tacos With Green Tahini And Salsa Fresca

To celebrate Earth Month, we teamed up with esteemed chef and food advocate Oliver English to bring you a quick and easy, delicious recipe that is full of flavor and fiber, and supports the fight against climate change.

iNGREDIENTS

Salsas

Tahini

Parsley

Cilantro

Green onions (green and white parts)

Water

Lemon juice

Baby heirloom tomatoes - cut into quarters

White onion, diced

Jalapeno, minced (small dice), seeds removed

Lime, juiced

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup

2 cups

1 ½ cup

½ cup

½

2 - 3 cup

1/2

½

1

Tacos

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Chickpeas

SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Small corn or wheat tortillas

Cumin

Cayenne

Smoked paprika

Full lime, juiced

Full lime, cut to serve with the tacos

Salt & pepper to taste

1 bag

2 tablespoons

1 tbsp

1

iNSTRUCTIONS

Green Tahani: In a blender, combine the tahini, parsley, cilantro, lemon, water, salt and pepper, and green onions (keep ½ cup of green onion to the side).Salt & pepper to taste.
Salsa Fresca: Add the diced baby (or heirloom) tomatoes to a large bowl together with the jalapeno, white onion, and green onion. Mix with lime, salt, and pepper. Set it aside and let marinate.
Crispy Chickpeas: Cook the SIMPLi chickpeas according to instructions. Once the chickpeas have been cooked and are tender, place them in a large mixing bowl, and add paprika, cumin, cayenne powder, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate.

In a large skillet or cast iron with olive oil, bring the heat to medium-high and add the chickpeas. Cook for 10 - 12 minutes or until crispy. Add lime juice in the last few minutes of cooking. Feel free to finish with a little salt and pepper as well. Set the pan aside but keep it close to the stove.
Assemble: On a separate skillet, toast the tortilla on both sides so it is warm. Lay a dollop of green tahini at the bottom of the taco, then a few spoonfuls of chickpeas, followed by the salsa fresca.

With SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Chickpeas and tomatoes, onions, and herbs delivered fresh from the farmers market, this dish represents more than just a healthy meal – it showcases the beauty and importance that comes from using ingredients that give back to the earth, support farmers, and contribute to a healthy, more sustainable lifestyle.

Get to know Oliver English and learn more about the work he’s doing to build a healthier, more regenerative future for our food systems with his production company Common Table Creative in our recent Culinary Tastemakers Spotlight interview!