Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos – Dietitian Version
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are a viral internet recipe with a dietitian-approved twist. I gave the classic Caesar salad a protein-packed upgrade by swapping in smashed chickpeas and tuna—hello, creamy, crunchy perfection in every bite! A nourishing, satisfying take on a TikTok favorite you’ll want on repeat.
Allison Tallman Registered Dietitian
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- 1. In a bowl, mix 1 can chickpeas and 1 can tuna with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. You'll want to make sure the chickpeas are smashed as much as possible.
- 2. Spread a thin layer of the chickpea tuna mixture on one side of a tortilla and press it down firmly. Repeat this with numerous tortillas (however many you want)
- 3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with some oil, place the tortillas chickpea/tuna side down, and cook for 2 min. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 min
- 4. Top each tortilla with chopped romaine, caesar dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesan
- 5. (I added tomato because I love it, you could also add in avocado for healthy fats!)
ingredients
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1 can chickpeas, drained
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1 can tuna fish, drained
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Taco tortillas, I used flour tortillas with 5g of fiber per serving (2-3 tortillas per serving)
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4 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper
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1 head romaine
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Parmesan cheese
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Caesar dressing