These Green Goddess Tacos are delicious, fast, and a great way to mix up Taco Tuesday. This fun weeknight meal is bursting with flavor, thanks to a creamy green goddess dressing, seasoned chickpeas, and crunchy Brussels sprouts.
These healthy vegan chickpea tacos are gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, are Daniel Fast-compliant, and take less than 30 minutes to make.
Why You’ll Love These Green Goddess Tacos
- Packed with nutrients – Loaded with fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats.
- Quick & easy – Ready in under 30 minutes!
- Flavor explosion – Smoky chickpeas, fresh herbs, and creamy avocado come together beautifully.
- Customizable – Add your favorite toppings or spice them up with jalapeños or hot sauce.
What You'll Need to Make These Tacos
- Green goddess dressing: A creamy, herby sauce that ties everything together.
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): A great source of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Corn tortillas: Naturally gluten-free and perfect for tacos.
- Brussels sprouts: Adds crunch and nutrients like vitamin C and fiber.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make These Healthy Vegan Tacos
Step 1: Start by making the yummy oil-free green goddess dressing. Then, set aside.
Step 2: Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts, green onion, and cilantro; set aside.
Step 3: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and dry saute onion for about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add drained chickpeas to the pan and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Step 5: Stir in dried spices; the heat will release the flavor and aroma.
Step 6: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to keep the spices from sticking to the pan.
Step 7: Add in coconut aminos, stir to incorporate, and turn off the heat.
Step 8: Just before serving, warm corn tortillas over a low flame for 10 to 20 seconds or in a hot cast iron skillet.
Assemble your tacos by adding the chickpea mixture to the corn tortillas as the base, then top with thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, green onion, fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Top your tacos with fresh chopped jalapeno or hot sauce if you want a spicy kick. Then drizzle a generous helping of the oil-free green goddess dressing and enjoy!
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Expert Tips
- Warm Tortillas: Another option for warming tortillas is the microwave. Place corn tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Meal Prep: If you're meal-prepping these green goddess tacos, store the toppings (thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, chopped green onion, cilantro, and avocado), the prepared chickpea mixture, and corn tortillas separately. When you're ready to eat the tacos for that weeknight dinner, you can warm up the chickpea mixture and tortillas and then top with the veggies, avocado, and green goddess sauce.
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What to Serve With These Green Goddess Tacos
- Pair with a side of black beans or quinoa for extra protein.
- Serve with a green goddess salad.
- Enjoy with homemade salsa or guacamole for added flavor.
If you love green goddess dressing, also check out our southwestern salad in a jar, and this easy buddha bowl with green goddess dressing.
Recipe FAQs
Green Goddess Tacos are tacos built around a herb-forward “green goddess” sauce, paired with seasoned chickpeas and fresh vegetables to create a vibrant, plant-based meal.
Yes! They are rich in fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants, while skipping processed oils and refined ingredients.
Store toppings, chickpea mixture and green goddess dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you want a taco that’s more than meat and cheese, these Green Goddess Tacos deliver on flavor, nutrition, and ease. They’re bright, satisfying, and ready faster than most takeout. Give them a try tonight and then enjoy a little self-high-five for making something that’s good for you and tastes amazing.
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Green Goddess Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 batch green goddess dressing
- 1½ cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced or chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos (or regular aminos)
- 4 to 6 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 to 2 green onions, choppped
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional for heat: chopped jalapeno pepper or hot sauce
Instructions
- Start by making the yummy oil-free green goddess dressing according to recipe instructions. Then, set aside.
- Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts, green onion, and cilantro; set aside.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and dry sauté onion for about 2 minutes. Add drained chickpeas to the pan and cook for 2 minutes to heat through. Stir in dried spices; the heat will release the flavor and aroma. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to keep the spices from sticking to the pan. Add in coconut aminos, stir to incorporate, and turn off the heat.
- Just before serving, warm corn tortillas over a low flame for 10 to 20 seconds or in a hot cast iron skillet.
- Assemble your tacos by adding the chickpea mixture to the corn tortillas as the base, then top with thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, green onion, fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Then drizzle a generous helping of the oil-free green goddess dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Warm Tortillas: Another option for warming tortillas is the microwave. Place corn tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Meal Prep: If you're meal-prepping these green goddess tacos, store the toppings (thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, chopped green onion, cilantro, and avocado), the prepared chickpea mixture, and corn tortillas separately. When you're ready to eat the tacos for that weeknight dinner, you can warm up the chickpea mixture and tortillas and then top with the veggies, avocado, and green goddess sauce.
Gigi & Sersie says
Delicious, fast and easy to make. It makes a great weeknight meal.
Jana says
I made these along with your recipe for the green goddess dressing and I must say these tacos are amazing!!
Gigi & Sersie says
Yay! Thanks Jana. We're so glad you enjoyed them.