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Spicy Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: 🌍 Global Flavors & Street Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Spicy Chickpea Tacos are a burst of flavor with a creamy avocado lime crema. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering!


Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed.

1 tablespoon olive oil.

1 tablespoon chili powder.

1 teaspoon cumin.

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste).

Salt and pepper to taste.

8 small corn tortillas.

1 avocado.

1/4 cup sour cream or yogurt.

Juice of 1 lime.

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped.

Lime wedges for serving.


Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the chickpeas and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chickpeas are heated through and slightly crispy.

4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in the sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro until creamy.

5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

6. Assemble the tacos by adding the spicy chickpeas to each tortilla and topping with the avocado lime crema.

7. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!


Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite salsa, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes. These tacos are also great for meal prep!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tacos, chickpeas, vegan, spicy