Chickpea Tacos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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For the Tacos
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 red onions or 1/4 yellow onion, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 14-oz can, drained and rinsed)
For the Taco Seasoning (or use 1/2 a packet of your favorite taco seasoning mix)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
For Serving
6 hard taco shells or 6 medium tortillas
1/2 recipe simple guacamole
chopped cilantro
lime wedge
Preparation
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In a small bowl, combine all taco seasoning ingredients, including water.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the garlic and onion and saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
Pour in chickpeas and taco seasoning and stir to combine. Saute, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are heated through and some of the water is evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Don't over cook or the chickpeas will be come dry.
Serve in taco shells along with the guacamole, cilantro and lime wedges.
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