Buffalo chickpea tacos with quick ranch are the pantry meal that dreams are made of! They’re completely customizable, refined sugar-free, and special diet-friendly. You guys have been telling me that you have more cans of chickpeas in your pantry than you know what to do with, so let me offer a new addition to your favorite weekday, okay, maybe second after Friday, Taco Tuesday!

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Everything in the world has changed, when I walk to the mailbox, the sun is shining, but nobody is outside. It feels like I’ve entered some kind of apocalyptic world; maybe I have? I’m certainly ready for the metaphorical darkness and shadows of the current state to lift.
Typically when I photograph my food, for some reason, I like to keep things on the darker, more shadowy side. However, these tacos made me so happy; I wanted them to be bright, airy, and delicious-looking. So I went for it. My style can evolve and change–just like my diet and taste buds. I eat a mainly plant-based diet, and it’s unlikely that you’re ever going to catch me with a “standard” taco, because I’m always changing things up. There are so many fun variations, and this is one of my newest favorites!

HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO CHICKPEA TACOS WITH QUICK RANCH
Let’s get to the recipe. This recipe for the buffalo chickpeas contains a handful of essential ingredients:
Chickpeas/garbanzo beans
Frank’s Hot Sauce
Maple Syrup
Chili Powder
Garlic
+ Olive oil
If you’re planning to make the ranch as well, you’ll need:
Yogurt or mayo (plant-based, if possible)
Plant-based milk
ACV
Dry spices (dill, garlic, onion + paprika)
So far, so good! You probably have most of these things in your pantry, and for serving I suggest:
Tortillas or romaine (for lettuce wraps)
Cabbage or some chopped arugula
Red Onion
+ Lime and cilantro if you have it. If you don’t, that’s cool too.

HELPFUL TOOLS + INGREDIENTS
Microwave tortilla warmer
Frank’s Hot Sauce

OTHER @PLANTSDISH RECIPES TO TRY
VEGAN BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
PICKLED RED ONIONS AND CABBAGE
VEGAN CHILI CHICKPEA BURRITOS
MANGO SALSA
FIRE ROASTED BLENDER SALSA
SRIRACHA MAPLE CAULIFLOWER TACOS

IF YOU LOVE THIS RECIPE
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Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Tacos With Quick Ranch
Ingredients
FOR THE QUICK RANCH
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo or unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk soy milk is a great choice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dry dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch paprika
FOR THE BUFFALO CHICKPEAS
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas/garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup Frank's hot sauce
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
FOR SERVING
- 4 taco-sized tortillas flour or corn
- 1/4 medium red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 lime sliced into wedges
- a few sprigs of cilantro
Instructions
FOR THE QUICK RANCH
- In a mason jar, combine the vegan mayo (or yogurt), plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, spices, and salt. Shake until combined and set aside.
FOR THE BUFFALO CHICKPEAS
- In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, chili powder, and chickpeas. Saute for about two minutes then add the maple syrup and Frank's.
- Turn the heat to medium low and stir for about five more minutes or until the sauce is absorbed.
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