Lemon Garlic Chickpea Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Lemon Garlic Chickpea Tacos are a fresh and vibrant option for a quick meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and zesty lemon flavor, they offer a delightful twist on traditional tacos.

This Tacos Recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or fresh cilantro.

Quick and Flavorful Chickpea Tacos

This recipe features chickpeas sautéed with garlic and lemon juice, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Chickpeas: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Chickpeas: Stir in the chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Warm Tortillas: While the chickpeas are cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
Assemble Tacos: Place a portion of the chickpea mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices.
Garnish: Finish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.