Spicy Chickpea Tacos
Bold and flavorful, these Spicy Chickpea Tacos feature smoky, spiced chickpeas in soft tortillas, topped with avocado, lime, and fresh cilantro for a delicious, plant-based meal. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Spicy Chickpeas:
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed
- ½ red onion finely diced
- Fresh cilantro chopped (¼ cup)
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ¼ cup sour cream or vegan alternative optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Chickpeas
- Drain, rinse, and pat chickpeas dry.
Step 2: Cook Chickpeas
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add Spices
- Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Warm Tortillas
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or over an open flame for a few seconds on each side.
Step 5: Assemble Tacos
- Fill each tortilla with spiced chickpeas. Top with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime. Add sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Spice Level: Modify cayenne for more or less heat.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use corn tortillas.
- Storage: Store leftover chickpeas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition (per taco with toppings)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg