Vegetarian Smashed Chickpea Toast
Easy vegetarian chickpea toast ready in 10 minutes or less! This protein-packed meal is perfect for busy weeknights. I used canned chickpeas for a shortcut and to make this super convenient, but feel free to cook chickpeas from scratch if you'd prefer! For a vegan option, skip the eggs!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices Tuscan country bread, about ½-inch in thickness (or similar hearty bread)
- Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on bread
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 spring onions, white and green parts, trimmed and chopped
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the bread slices. When the skillet is hot, arrange the bread in it (oiled side down).
- Let the bread toast in the skillet for about a minute or until the bottom turns a nice golden-brown color. Drizzle a little more extra virgin olive oil on the top part of the bread and flip it over. Allow the bread to toast on the second side for about a minute or so. (You may need to toast the bread in batches, depending on the size of your skillet). Transfer the bread to a plate.
- Remove it from the heat for about 2 minutes and allow it to cool slightly before adding the chickpeas (otherwise, the chickpeas will pop all over the place).
- When the skillet is ready, return the skillet to a burner set over medium heat. Add about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- When the oil is shimmering, add the chickpeas, garlic, onions, and chopped tomato. Season with a good dash of kosher salt, the cumin, and Aleppo pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through (about 3 to 5 minutes). Carefully taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Turn the heat off and, using the back of a fork or a potato masher, gently smash the chickpeas.
- Top the toasted bread with the smashed chickpeas and add a slice or two of the hardboiled eggs on top. Finish with a little parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- What bread should I use? I used Tuscan country bread, but you can use whatever bread you like. Sourdough, rye, white sandwich bread, whole wheat bread, etc. would all be great!
- Vegan option: Skip the eggs to keep this recipe vegan.
- Make ahead tips: You can make the smashed chickpeas a night in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- How to store and reheat leftovers: Store leftover smashed chickpeas in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, just pop the chickpeas on the stove in a skillet. If they've dried out a bit, loosen them up with a little water and olive oil.
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Nutrition
Calories: 126.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.7g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93.3mg | Sodium: 175.3mg | Potassium: 174.2mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 571.3IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 60.5mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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