CHICKPEA TACOS -------------------------------------------- Ingredients (3ea. tacos x2, can double): 1 can chickpeas 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeno pepper 1 shallot 1 roma tomato 1 lime 4 tsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp southwest spice blend* 2 tbsp tomato paste 6 flour tortillas 1/2 c monterey jack cheese 1 tsp sugar 4 tsp olive oil salt + pepper Prep: Bowl 1: chickpeas: rinse, drain, dry 1 tbsp southwest spice salt + pepper Bowl 2 (mix until dissolved): 1/2 shallot: peel, slice white wine vinegar sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp water Bowl 3: 1/2 shallot: peel, chop poblano: core, seed, finely chop Bowl 4: 1 tbsp southwest spice tomato paste 1/4 cup water Separate: tomato: core, dice lime: halve, 1/2 wedges* jalapeno: thinly slice cheese: shred Instructions: - Heat 2tbsp olive oil in pan on medium-high, (2-3 mins) - Add Bowl 1 to pan. Cook, tossing, until lightly brown/crisp, (4-5 mins). Return to bowl. - Heat 2tbsp more olive oil in pan. - Add Bowl 3 to pan. Cook, tossing, until soft (3-4 mins) - Return Bowl 1 to pan. Add Bowl 4 to pan. - Cook, stirring, until sauce reduced, (2-3 mins). - Wrap tortillas in damp paper towl and microwave 30 secs to heat. - Divide chickpea mix between tortillas. - Top with tomatoes, cheese, jalapeno, marinated shallots (Bowl 2), squeeze of lime juice, as desired. Notes: * Use any commercial or homemade spice blend, as desired. ** Other half of lime can be used to make a lime crema for drizzling by combining lime juice with 4 tbsp sour cream, a pinch each of salt + pepper, and mixing with a splash of water to thin.