Description
A delicious and vibrant taco recipe featuring chickpeas and mango for a unique flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced mango, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chickpea and mango mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- While the mixture is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous spoonful of the chickpea and mango mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded red cabbage and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling a spicy yogurt sauce or avocado crema over the tacos.
- You can substitute the chickpeas with black beans for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg