Amazing 5-Minute Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas
Enjoy this trendy Avocado Toast topped with crunchy, protein-packed Spiced Chickpeas. This recipe brings a global flavor to your breakfast or lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking/Toasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the chickpeas are golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Toast your bread slices until golden brown and firm.
- While the toast is warm, mash the avocado in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Top each toast generously with the warm spiced, roasted chickpeas.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, ensure the chickpeas are very dry before seasoning and roasting.
- You can toast the chickpeas in an air fryer for a faster cook time.
- Adjust the spice levels based on your preference for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 slice toast)
- Calories: Estimate based on ingredients
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Healthy Fats
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: Zero
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: High
- Protein: Good Source
- Cholesterol: Zero