Hi there, food lover! 👋 Craving something hearty, spicy, and plant-powered? These Spicy Chickpea and Sweet Potato Tacos are smoky, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. They’re easy to whip up and perfect for meatless nights or anytime you’re feeling taco-hungry! 🌮🔥🍠
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the tacos:
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage (optional crunch!)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Optional toppings:
- Dairy-free yogurt or sour cream
- Crumbled feta or shredded cheese (if not dairy-free)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss diced sweet potato and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potato is tender and slightly crispy at the edges.
- While roasting, warm your tortillas in a dry pan or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by layering sweet potato and chickpeas, avocado slices, cabbage, and fresh cilantro on each tortilla.
- Add a squeeze of lime and any extra toppings you love. Serve immediately while warm!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 mins | 🔥 Cook Time: 30 mins | ⏳ Total Time: 40 mins
⚡ Calories per serving: ~320 (2 tacos) | 🍽️ Servings: 3
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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️
