Tender BBQ chickpeas atop crisp toast, garnished with fresh herbs and lime for a quick, flavorful dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Chickpeas and Sauce
01 - 2 cans (14 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
→ Toast
10 - 4 to 8 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
11 - Vegan butter or olive oil for toasting
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Thinly sliced red onion
14 - Sliced avocado
15 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
02 - Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, then pour in vegan BBQ sauce and toss evenly.
03 - Simmer the BBQ-coated chickpeas over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and chickpeas are heated through.
04 - Alternatively, preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chickpeas coated in BBQ sauce on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through until slightly caramelized.
05 - Toast slices of bread using a toaster or skillet with vegan butter or olive oil, until golden and crisp.
06 - Pile the hot BBQ chickpeas generously onto the toasted bread. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, sliced red onion, avocado, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while warm for best flavor and texture.
