Description
Flavorful Chickpea Avocado Tacos combine the creamy richness of avocado with the hearty texture of chickpeas, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This delicious recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering, delivering a burst of vibrant flavors that will delight your taste buds. Easy to prepare and customizable, these tacos are a fun way to enjoy a nutritious meal with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 small corn or flour tortillas
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prep the chickpeas: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas, gently squeezing to remove excess liquid.
- Create the avocado mash: In a bowl, scoop out avocados, add lime juice, and mash until smooth but chunky.
- Add seasoning: Mix taco seasoning and diced cilantro into the avocado mash.
- Sauté chickpeas: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon crispy chickpeas onto tortillas, top with avocado mixture, and drizzle with salsa or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg