Camarones de Garbanzos

Camarones de Garbanzos is a delicious and innovative vegan twist on traditional shrimp dishes, utilizing chickpeas to create a seafood-like experience. This dish is packed with flavors from spices and herbs, bringing a taste of the ocean to your table without any animal products.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Corn tortillas - 4, for serving
• Lime wedges - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the drained chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
4. Cook the chickpeas for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and slightly crispy.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
6. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of the chickpea mixture on each tortilla.
8. Top with sliced avocado and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Rich in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

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