Chickpea Tacos

Ingredients

• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp chili powder
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •8 small corn or flour tortillas
• •1 cup shredded lettuce
• •1 cup diced tomatoes
• •1/2 cup diced red onion
• •1 avocado, sliced
• •1 lime, cut into wedges
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas lightly with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mashed chickpeas.

3. 3

   Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

4. 4

   While the chickpeas cook, warm the tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.

5. 5

   Once the chickpeas are cooked, assemble the tacos by layering chickpeas, lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado on each tortilla.

6. 6

   Top the tacos with fresh cilantro if using, and squeeze lime juice over them before serving.

7. 7

   Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.