Greek Chickpeas on Toast

A delicious and protein-packed Mediterranean twist on toast! This recipe combines hearty chickpeas with a rich tomato-based sauce, served over crispy toasted bread. A perfect plant-based meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 shallots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. sweet paprika
• ½ tsp. brown sugar
• 1 can (14oz./400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 can (14oz./400g) chickpeas, drained
• 4 slices bread, toasted
• Handful parsley, to garnish
• ⅓ cup (60g) olives, halved, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a pan. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
2. Stir in both paprikas, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
3. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and 2 tbsp. of water. Let the sauce simmer on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
4. Add the drained chickpeas, season with black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
5. Serve the mixture over toasted bread, garnished with fresh parsley and olives.

Nutritional Benefits (Per Serving):

• Calories: 253 kcal
• Fats: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Protein: 11g

🔗 Shop Ingredients:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil