Main Course

Garlic Lime Chickpea Tacos

Crispy pan-fried chickpeas seasoned with garlic, paprika, and lime, served in warm tortillas with creamy yogurt sauce.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Total20 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Garlic Lime Chickpea Tacos

At a Glance

Garlic Lime Chickpea Tacos is a 20-minute main course recipe for 2 servings, built around chickpeas, drained and dried, small tortillas, olive oil, paprika.

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Main Course
Total time
20 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
chickpeas, drained and dried, small tortillas, olive oil, paprika

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and dried
  • 4 pieces small tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Drain chickpeas and pat them very dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chickpeas, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring often, until the chickpeas are browned and slightly crisp.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice.
  6. Serve in warm tortillas with Greek yogurt and coriander.

Nutrition Estimate

214 calories
8g protein
23g carbs
10g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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