Spicy Roasted Chickpeas and Smashed Avocado Toast

Type: Snack · Cook time: 40 minutes

Created by 99 Recipes

Crispy, flavor-packed chickpeas seasoned with smoky spices served atop creamy smashed avocado on whole grain toast, garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 1 whole lime
• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas, then pat dry with a paper towel. Place them in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas, and add smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
5. While the chickpeas are roasting, toast the whole grain bread until golden brown in a toaster.
6. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt until creamy but still chunky.
7. Once the chickpeas are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
8. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread. Top with the crispy chickpeas.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice from the remaining lime before serving.