Description
These Green Goddess Tacos are a delightful vegetarian twist on traditional tacos. Filled with flavorful chickpeas and zucchini, topped with a creamy Green Goddess sauce, and finished with fresh toppings, they are a perfect healthy meal option.
Ingredients
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For the tacos:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
For the Green Goddess sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the red onion in olive oil until softened. Add zucchini, cook until tender. Stir in chickpeas, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- For the Green Goddess sauce, blend yogurt, mayonnaise, avocado, parsley, cilantro, chives, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm tortillas, then spoon chickpea mixture onto them. Drizzle with sauce, top with lettuce, radishes, and feta. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and skip the feta cheese.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
