Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Tacos Recipe

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

This Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Tacos Recipe combines the vibrant flavors of Moroccan spices with the convenience of tacos. It’s a delicious vegetarian option that brings a unique twist to traditional tacos.

The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. You can easily adjust the spices to suit your taste preferences.

Flavorful Chickpea Tacos Recipe

These tacos feature spiced chickpeas sautéed with onions and garlic, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty yogurt sauce. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup plain yogurt or tzatziki sauce
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
Cook Chickpeas: Add the chickpeas, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the spices to coat the chickpeas and heat through.
Warm Tortillas: While the chickpeas are cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
Assemble Tacos: Spoon the spiced chickpea mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, and a dollop of yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your Moroccan spiced chickpea tacos.