Saffron Chickpea Tacos Recipe

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

This Saffron Chickpea Tacos Recipe combines the unique flavor of saffron with protein-rich chickpeas, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. These tacos are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.

The recipe is simple and requires minimal cooking skills, making it accessible for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful taco experience.

Delicious Saffron Chickpea Tacos

These tacos feature spiced chickpeas infused with saffron, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and sauces. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare Saffron: In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water for about 10 minutes.
Cook Chickpeas: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Add Saffron: Pour the saffron mixture into the skillet with the chickpeas and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld.
Warm Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with a portion of the saffron chickpeas, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.