Vegan Chickpea Tacos
These easy Vegan Chickpea Tacos can be made in just 20 minutes! Using pantry staples and just a few fresh ingredients, this quick, flavorful, budget-friendly meal makes a great dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 404kcal
For the Chickpea Tacos
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 large bell pepper diced; any color
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 8-10 tortillas gluten free, if desired
For the Avocado Green Chile Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 handful cilantro
- juice of 2 limes
- pinch salt to taste
- water to thin, if needed
For serving
- chopped lettuce
- sliced jalapeños
- chopped cilantro
For the Chickpea Tacos
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Whisk to combine and cook until fragrant, about 1 minutes.
Add the peppers and garlic and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
Add the chickpeas and sauté, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
For the Avocado Green Chile Sauce:
Place all ingredients, except water, in a blender and purée until smooth. Add water a couple tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
~ Drain and rinse canned chickpeas well. Dry them as much as possible.
~ Sauté the spices in a bit of oil to release the flavors.
~ For an oil-free option, sauté in vegetable broth or water.
~ For a gluten-free option, be sure to use corn tortillas.
~ Heat the tortillas, one at a time, in a dry skillet until slightly browned on both sides. This usually only takes about 30 seconds per side. This step is optional, but lends even more flavor and texture to the dish.
~ Top the vegan chickpea tacos with any of your favorite taco toppings!
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5350IU | Vitamin C: 276.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 7.2mg