Mexican Chickpeas for Tacos, Salads, Nachos or Burrito Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 - 15.5 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

Make spice mixture Stir all spice mixture ingredients together in a small bowl. Make Mexican Chickpeas Heat vegetable oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chickpeas and spice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, until spices are toasted well. Take off heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro. 

Servings: 2