Crisp roasted chickpea fajitas — smoky chickpeas piled into charred tortillas with guacamole, quick pickled salsa and harissa cream. A vibrant vegetarian feast.
These chickpea fajitas are a brilliant meat-free feast — crisp roasted spiced chickpeas piled into charred tortillas with smashed avocado, quick-pickled salsa and harissa cream. Fresh, vibrant and fun to build at the table, they're a hit with everyone.
Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Total 40 min
Easy
- 400g Chickpeas
- 1 tblsp Olive Oil
- pinch Paprika
- 2 small cut chunks Tomatoes
- 1 finely sliced Red Onions
- 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Avocado
- Chopped Lime
- 100g Sour Cream
- 2 tsp Harissa Spice
- 4 Corn Tortillas
- to serve Coriander
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Preparation
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Drain and pat the chickpeas dry, tip onto the tray, add the oil and paprika, toss to coat, then roast for 20–25 minutes until browned and crisp, shaking halfway.
- Meanwhile, put the tomatoes and onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and set aside to pickle. Mash the avocado in another bowl, leaving some chunks, then stir in the lime juice and season well. Mix the soured cream with the harissa and set aside.
- Heat a griddle pan until nearly smoking and char the tortillas one at a time on each side.
- Put everything on the table and build the fajitas: spread a little harissa cream over a tortilla, top with roasted chickpeas, guacamole, pickled salsa and coriander, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Dry the chickpeas well before roasting so they crisp up rather than steam.
- Quick-pickle the onion and tomato while the chickpeas roast for a zingy salsa.
- Char the tortillas in a dry hot pan for a smoky, authentic touch.
- Set everything out and let everyone build their own for the best fun and flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pat them really dry, spread them out so they aren't crowded, and roast until browned, shaking halfway.
Yes — swap the soured cream for a plant-based version or cashew cream, and it's fully plant-based.
Grilled peppers, sweetcorn, shredded lettuce or a sprinkle of cheese all work brilliantly.
