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Savory Avocado Chickpea Toast - A Protein-Packed Snack for Any Time

This Savory Avocado Chickpea Toast is a delicious and nutritious snack that combines creamy avocado with protein-rich chickpeas on toasted bread. Perfect for any time of the day, it's quick to prepare and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Mixture
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For the Avocado Spread
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • optional red pepper flakes for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chickpea Mixture
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher until it's combined but still slightly chunky. Set aside.
Make the Avocado Spread
  1. In a separate bowl, scoop out the ripe avocados and mash them with a fork. Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Toast the Bread
  1. Toast the slices of whole grain bread in a toaster or on a grill until golden brown and crispy.
Assemble the Toast
  1. Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture onto each slice of toasted bread. Top with the chickpea mixture, spreading it evenly.
  2. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy your savory avocado chickpea toast!

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding toppings like sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, or a sprinkle of feta cheese for extra flavor. You can also use different types of bread to suit your preference.