Chickpea Fajitas
Authentic Mexican Chickpea Fajitas — a delicious vegetarian dish with 13 ingredients. Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions for the perfect result.
15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
330
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400 g Chickpeas
- 1 tblsp Olive Oil
- pinch Paprika
- 2 small cut chunks Tomatoes
- 1 finely sliced Red Onions
- 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Avocado
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Chopped Lime
- 100 g Sour Cream
- 2 tsp Harissa Spice
- 4 Corn Tortillas
- to serve Coriander
Instructions
4 steps · ~63 minutes total
Step 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Drain the chickpeas, pat dry and tip onto the prepared baking tray. Add the oil and paprika, toss to coat, then roast for 20-25 mins until browned and crisp, shaking halfway through cooking.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.Step 2
Meanwhile, put the tomatoes and onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and set aside to pickle. Put the avocado in another bowl and mash with a fork, leaving some larger chunks. Stir in the lime juice and season well. Mix the soured cream with the harissa and set aside until ready to serve.
8 minutesTaste as you go and adjust seasoning gradually — you can always add more but can't take it away.Step 3
Heat a griddle pan until nearly smoking. Add the tortillas , one at a time, charring each side until hot with griddle lines.
5 minutesStep 4
Put everything on the table and build the fajitas : spread a little of the harissa cream over the tortilla, top with roasted chickpeas, guacamole, pickled salsa and coriander, if you like. Serve with the lime wedges for squeezing over.
25 minutesDon't open the oven too often — each time lets heat escape and extends cooking time.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your mexican meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Chickpea Fajitas is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine, originating in Mexico. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Mexican cuisine has deep roots in Mesoamerican and Spanish traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, it features bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and centuries-old cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use canned chickpeas for convenience, but dried chickpeas that are soaked and cooked will give a fresher taste and texture.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
