Pineapple Chickpea Tacos

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Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients:

• ½ medium red onion, rough chop
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, (about ¼ cup diced)
• 1 – 20 oz. can pineapple chunks packed in 100% pineapple juice, divided (Sauce Ingredients uses 1 cup)
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice (from can of pineapple chunks)
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 Tablespoon reduced sodium tamari * (see notes)
• 1 Tablespoon organic maple syrup
• 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Herb/Spice Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 Tablespoons+ 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (+/- to taste)
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/- to taste)  

Other Ingredients:  

• 2 – 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 – 15 oz. can corn, drained
• Taco shells/tortillas

Optional Ingredients:

• Finely diced red onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Diced jalapeños
• Diced avocado

Instructions

1. Place the Herb/Spice Ingredients into a small bowl, mix and set aside.
2. Divide the can of pineapple into 1 cup and the remaining pineapple. Retain the pineapple juice. Dice the remaining pineapple and set aside.
3. Place all the Sauce Ingredients into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
4. Take one can drained and rinsed chickpeas and mash them, then place them into a ceramic/enamel-lined or nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Then drain and rinse the other can of chickpeas and add them to the skillet, do not mash the 2nd can of chickpeas.
5. Add the Herb/Spice mix and stir to release the flavor for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.  Add the corn, remaining diced pineapple (from Step 2) and Sauce, increase the heat to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.  Simmer over low for 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Serve immediately in your favorite taco/tortilla shell with chopped cilantro, diced red onions, jalapeños, and chopped avocado pieces. 7. Add hot sauce