Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Tacos

For a switch from corn or flour tortillas, try these tacos wrapped in small, warmed whole pita rounds.

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For a switch from corn or flour tortillas, try these tacos wrapped in small, warmed whole pita rounds.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. chicken-style vegetarian strips, such as Lightlife Smart Strips
  • 1 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and lightly mashed with fork
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 Tbs. harissa
  • 1/3 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 4 6-inch corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Preparation

Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook 3 minutes, or until softened. Add chicken-style strips and fennel seeds, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, carrots, raisins, harissa, and 1/3 cup water. Cook 1 minute, or until sauce thickens slightly but carrots remain crisp. Stir in tomatoes, and immediately remove from heat. Fill tortillas with chickpea mixture, and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 269
  • Carbohydrate Content 37 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 9 g
  • Fiber Content 7 g
  • Protein Content 12 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 388 mg
  • Sugar Content 10 g