Recipe Chickpea Fajitas

May 08, 2018

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Silver Hills Bakery

Who needs chicken when you can make our Chickpea Fajitas? Tender, hearty, and with a hint of crunch, baked chickpeas lend appealing nuttiness and a protein boost to this plant-powered take on classic fajitas. Strips of bright bell peppers, zucchini and red onion add a vitamin-loaded burst of colour to this easy, satisfying dish.

Don’t have fresh? Frozen fajita veggie mix is a freezer staple that will have you ready to whip up this dish on a whim. Hold heaping helpings of Mexican flavour together with our soft and tasty Sprouted Power™ Tortillas. Top our Chickpea Fajitas with your favourite toppings. Guacamole, salsa, non-dairy sour cream, green onions, and cilantro are all fair game. Fiesta!

Recipe Details

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Ingredients

  • 8 Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Organic Whole Grain Tortillas (or try it with our Herb & Garlic Tortillas!)
  • 1 can (398 ml / 14 fl oz) chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium green bell pepper , cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper , cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium yellow pepper , cut into thin strips
  • 1 small zucchini , cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium red onion , cut into thin strips
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • ½ Tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until vegetables are evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet fitted with parchment, and bake chickpea fajita filling until vegetables are cooked to desired tenderness, about 15 to 20 minutes. Toss halfway so they cook evenly.
  3. Serve with warmed tortillas and your favourite toppings.

Try these handy tips!

Add your favourite toppings when serving (cilantro, salsa, vegan sour cream, avocado)

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