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High-Protein Chickpea Taco Easy Dinner Recipe

A delicious vegan high-protein chickpea taco dinner made with spiced roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing for a fast, flavorful, wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • Cooked chickpeas – 1.5 cups
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Paprika – 1 tsp
  • Chili powder – ½ tsp
  • Cumin – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
For the Tacos
  • Tortillas – 4 small
  • Lettuce – 1 cup shredded
  • Tomatoes – ½ cup chopped
  • Onion – 2 tbsp chopped
  • Avocado – ½ sliced
For the Drizzle
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
  • Vegan yogurt – 2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – a pinch

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C or heat a pan.
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, chili, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast or pan-fry for 12 minutes until crisp.
  4. Mix vegan yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.
  5. Warm the tortillas.
  6. Add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
  7. Top with the crispy chickpeas.
  8. Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 11 g
  • Protein: 16 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Folate: 26%
  • Iron: 19%
  • Vitamin C: 14%
  • Magnesium: 16%
  • Potassium: 12%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add jalapeños if the day annoyed you.
  • Swap tortillas for lettuce cups if you want lighter tacos.
  • Add cilantro for extra freshness.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes to increase the sass level.