Gluten Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea Tacos
Taco night just got a serious upgrade, and the whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes for four people. The star of the show is a skillet full of chickpeas crisped in olive oil and tossed with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder — then finished with fresh lime zest and juice for a bright, smoky punch that makes them genuinely hard to stop eating. Corn tortillas are naturally wheat-free, so there's no hunting for specialty substitutes or worrying about hidden gluten sneaking into your dinner. The quick cilantro-lime slaw — just shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil — adds crunch and a zippy freshness that balances the warm spiced chickpeas perfectly. Creamy avocado slices on top bring everything together and make each bite feel a little indulgent. This is the kind of weeknight meal that looks impressive enough to serve to guests but is genuinely low-effort from start to finish.
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4 servings
For the chickpeas
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 lime, zested and juiced (divided)
For the slaw
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the drained chickpeas dry with paper towels — the drier they are, the better they will crisp. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chickpeas in a single layer and cook, stirring only every 2–3 minutes, until golden and crisp on the outside, about 10–12 minutes total.
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