Chickpea and Spinach Tacos
These chickpea and spinach tacos are a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chickpeas add a hearty dose of protein, while the spinach provides a boost of nutrients. The cumin, chili powder, and black pepper give the filling a warm and savory flavor, and the salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and sour cream add a bright and fresh contrast. These tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had some chickpeas and spinach in my fridge, and I wanted to find a way to use them up. I started by sautéing the chickpeas and spinach in a skillet with some onion and garlic. Then, I added some cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to the skillet and stirred to combine. The result was a flavorful and hearty filling that I could use to stuff into tacos. I've been making these tacos ever since, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Toppings of your choice (such as salsa, guacamole, cilantro, sour cream)
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chickpeas, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Heat the tortillas in a separate skillet or on a griddle until warm and pliable.
  6. Fill the tortillas with the chickpea mixture and your desired toppings.
Why It Works
  • The chickpeas add a hearty dose of protein to the tacos.
  • The spinach provides a boost of nutrients.
  • The cumin, chili powder, and black pepper give the filling a warm and savory flavor.
  • The salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and sour cream add a bright and fresh contrast to the tacos.