Avocado toast is one of the trendiest brunch essentials, but have you ever considered mixing it up with some other beloved healthy ingredients—such as chickpeas? That’s exactly the idea behind chickpea avocado toast, which is truly the best of both worlds.
The recipe for this quick snack was shared by Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen, and it’s perfect for everyone who enjoys dishes with some extra spice. If that’s not the case with you, simplify the recipe for spicy chickpeas by skipping some of the spices that aren’t up to your taste.
Ingredients
Spicy Chickpea
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp of oil
- lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Mashed Avocado
- 1 ripe avocado
- lemon juice
- salt
- sliced bread of choice
- chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Add oil to a frying pan, and heat it up over medium heat, before adding garlic and chickpeas. Cook them for a couple of minutes before adding spices and lemon juice to the pan. Season them with salt and pepper and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl, before mixing them with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. If you want to give the spread some extra spice, add chili flakes to the mix.
- Toast the bread of your choice, spread the avocado mixture over each slice, and top them with the chickpea combo.
