Greek Chickpeas On Toast

 

Vegan, delicious, and made using items you probably already have in your pantry! Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and this protein as well as the fiber in chickpeas helps keep your appetite under control.

 

Here's what you'll need:

• 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 chopped tomatoes
• 1 can 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 on a medium pan. Add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. 
2. Add all the spices to the pan and mix well. Next add in the chopped tomatoes and 2 tbsp. of water. Simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce has reduced, around 10 minutes.
3. Mix in the drained chickpeas, season with salt, sugar and black pepper and cook for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
4. Serve on the toasted bread with parsley and black olives.