I am a mom of 4. I love to cook and try new recipes.
Every once in awhile a new recipe is tried and the family often responds with "mom..it's a keeper" meaning add this one to the family recipe book. So here I've compiled them all in one spot so they're easy to get to and add to. Hope you enjoy them as much as we have, and maybe they'll be keepers for you as well.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Chickpea Taco's (from Kevin Nealon)

1 small onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained

3 - 5 tablespoons salsa

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste

8 - 10 taco shells



In large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.



Cook onion, celery, and green pepper until softened. Add chickpeas, salsa, cumin, and chili powder. Stir and cook until warmed. Mash chickpeas slightly with a fork for better texture.



Fill shells evenly with mixture from sauté pan. If desired, top with any of the following: chopped tomatoes, shredded soy or rice cheese, low-fat guacamole, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, or salsa.

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