Ingredients
– 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained
– 1 yellow pepper thinly sliced
– 1 red pepper thinly sliced
– 1 red onion thinly sliced
– 1 small zucchini halved and thinly sliced
– 3 tablespoons oil
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 tablespoon cumin
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– Kosher salt to taste
– Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Roasted Chickpea Fajitas: Step-by-Step Guide Getting started with roasted chickpea fajitas is super straightforward, and youβll have a hot meal ready in no time. First, preheat your oven to 400Β°F (204Β°C) to get that perfect roast going. This quick prep takes about 10 minutes, leading to a total cook time of around 20 minutes.
2-Arrange the drained chickpeas, thinly sliced onion, yellow pepper, red pepper, and zucchini in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Drizzle everything with the 3 tablespoons of oil, then sprinkle evenly with the 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Give it all a good toss to coat every piece nicely.
3-Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the veggies start to soften and the chickpeas get crispy. For that extra char, switch to broil on high for 1 to 3 minutes but keep an eye on it so nothing burns! Once done, pull it out and serve inside warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings like salsa or avocado.
4-Tips for Even Roasting To make sure everything roasts evenly, spread the ingredients out without overlapping. Shake the pan halfway through for that golden touch. Itβs these little tricks that turn a good meal into a great one.
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π₯ For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
πΆοΈ To reheat leftovers, sautΓ© the veggies and chickpeas with a splash of water to revive their texture.
π₯ Substitute chickpeas with black, pinto, or kidney beans for variety and different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Broiling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 250.5 mg
- Fat: 9.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
