Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole Recipe

Name: Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Chickpeas (Or Canned Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed); 2 whole Ripe Avocados; 1/2 whole Vine-Ripened Tomato, Diced; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt, Plus More To Taste; 1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Cornstarch; ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cups Water; 6 whole Hard-Shell Tacos Or Medium-Sized Tortillas; Chopped Cilantro; Lime Wedges

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/4 whole Red Onion, Minced
1- 1/2 cup Cooked Chickpeas (Or Canned Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed)
2 whole Ripe Avocados
1/2 whole Vine-Ripened Tomato, Diced
1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1/4 teaspoons Salt, Plus More To Taste
1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cornstarch
⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cups Water
6 whole Hard-Shell Tacos Or Medium-Sized Tortillas
Chopped Cilantro
Lime Wedges

1
First, prepare the guacamole.
2
Cut the avocados in half from stem to top and remove the pit.
3
Scoop the avocado flesh out of the peel into a large bowl.
4
Mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks.
5
Add diced tomato, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Stir, then salt to taste.
7
Set aside.
8
In a small bowl, combine all taco seasoning ingredients, including water.
9
The tacos come together quickly, so its best to have this taken care of first!
10
For the taco filling: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
11
Once shimmering, add the garlic and onion and saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
12
Pour in chickpeas and taco seasoning, and stir to combine.
13
Saute, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are heated through and some of the water is evaporated, 2-3 minutes.
14
Serve the filling inside of taco shells topped with guacamole, cilantro and lime wedges.
15
Devour!
16
Taco seasoning adapted from Budget Bytes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1/4 whole Red Onion, Minced, 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Chickpeas (Or Canned Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed), and more.

Yes, Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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