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Spicy Pineapple Chickpea Tacos

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Spicy Pineapple Chickpea Tacos are a flavorful vegan twist on taco night, featuring hearty chickpeas and juicy pineapple sautéed with spices for a sweet-spicy filling. Perfect for quick dinners, gatherings, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned pineapple, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or water (for sautéing)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce or sriracha (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Vegan sour cream or cashew crema
  • Pickled red onions
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil or a splash of water, then sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

  1. Add chickpeas along with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Stir in pineapple and cook 2–3 minutes until warmed through. Add hot sauce if desired and finish with lime juice.
  3. Meanwhile, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven.
  4. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with chickpea-pineapple mixture. Add toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Black beans or lentils can replace chickpeas.
  2. Swap pineapple for mango or peaches for a fruity variation.
  3. Add grilled corn or bell peppers for extra texture.
  4. Make it gluten-free with certified corn tortillas.
  5. Assemble tacos just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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