Meatless Monday’s: Greek Chickpeas on Toast
Move over avocado toast—there’s a new toast topper in town, and it comes straight from the Mediterranean! This Greek Chickpeas on Toast recipe is hearty, rustic, and bursting with flavor. Imagine smoky paprika mingling with sweet shallots and garlic, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce that clings perfectly to tender chickpeas. Then pile that savory goodness high on crisp, golden toast, and finish with fresh parsley and briny olives for the ultimate bite.
The best part? It’s as comforting as it is wholesome. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and Mediterranean flair, this dish works just as well for brunch as it does for a light dinner. It’s warm, flavorful, and satisfying—like a little Greek holiday served up on a slice of bread.
So the next time you’re craving something cozy yet nourishing, skip the usual toast routine and give this chickpea-studded beauty a try. It’s simple, it’s bold, and it might just become your new go-to comfort food.
Greek Chickpeas on Toast
Ingredient List
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
1 handful of parsley, to garnish
⅓ cup (60g) olives, halved, to garnish
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add both paprikas and stir well. Pour in the chopped tomatoes with 2 tbsp. of water, then let simmer on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
Stir in the chickpeas, season with brown sugar, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is warmed through and coated in the sauce.
Spoon the chickpea mixture generously over toasted bread, then garnish with parsley and olives. Serve hot and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving: 253
Fats per serving: 8 grams
Protein per serving: 11 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 33 grams
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