When you're looking for a recipe that can pull double-duty as a breakfast, lunch, or light dinner, look no further than creamy avocado chickpea toast. It's easy to whip up in minutes and is packed with protein and healthy fats.
Toast some crusty sourdough bread and top it with mashed avocado, creamy chickpeas, tomatoes, fresh parsley, red onion slices, and a squeeze of lime. Add more of your favorite toppings to customize the recipe to your taste. Enjoy the flavor combination and all the goodness this recipe provides.
Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast is one recipe that adds a healthy twist to your breakfast, lunch, or light dinner menu.
Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast is one recipe that adds a healthy twist to your breakfast, lunch, or light dinner menu. It's easy to make and contains some serious nutritional value in the form of avocados, chickpeas, and whole-grain toast. This recipe has everything from a good dose of protein and fiber to antioxidants and plenty of healthy fats. Serve it for breakfast with a poached egg on top or as a quick light meal for lunch or dinner - there are so many ways this recipe can be adapted for different meals. No matter how you decide to serve it, Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast is sure to give you all the nutrition you need - plus it tastes simply delicious!
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: n/a
Serves: 6
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium lemon
½ t. garlic powder - Sea salt and black pepper, to taste¼ c. parsley, chopped (+ more for garnish, if desired)
6 large slices of sourdough bread, toasted
½ c. Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegans)
Instructions
- Slice avocados in half and remove seeds. Scoop flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add chickpeas and mash with a fork. Ingredients should be mostly mashed leaving a few nice chunks for texture.
- Roll the lemon on the counter and cut it in half. Squeeze lemon juice over the avocado-chickpea mixture. Add garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley.
- Divide the avocado chickpea mixture between the 6 sourdough bread slices and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some extra parsley. Enjoy!
Variations
When you think of variations of avocado chickpea toast, the possibilities are endless! Have some fun by experimenting with different toppings to give your toast a unique flavor. For a classic breakfast option, try combining mashed avocado with cucumber, tomatoes and feta cheese. For lunch or a light dinner, pair smashed chickpeas with fresh spinach and extra virgin olive oil for a protein-filled meal. If you're feeling adventurous, try topping it off with some sliced jalapeños! With these variations, your avo-chickpea toast will be elevated from ordinary to extraordinary.
Storage
If you find yourself with some extra Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast, storage is key to keeping it fresh! Storing it in the fridge allows you to enjoy your leftovers the next day. It makes a delicious breakfast or light dinner after being warmed up. However, you shouldn't store it for more than two days as avocado can go bad quickly. So go ahead and give it a try and have some yummy leftover toast for lunch or dinner soon!
Top tip
One top tip to remember when making Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast is to mash your avocado extra creamy. It will balance out the texture of the chickpeas, giving you an incredibly smooth and rich flavor. Additionally, try sprinkling some lime juice or garlic over top before serving. This will add a lovely zesty twang that really makes this dish come alive! This simple and delicious dish can be used for breakfast, lunch or even a light dinner, so it's definitely worth giving a try. Try toasting your sourdough bread just before assembling the ingredients so that it’s nice and warm as you top it with the mashed avocado/chickpea mix!
Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6
Description
Creamy Avocado Chickpea Toast is one recipe that adds a healthy twist to your breakfast, lunch, or light dinner menu. It's easy to make and contains some serious nutritional value in the form of avocados, chickpeas, and whole-grain toast.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 large ripe avocados
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium lemon
½ t. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ c. parsley, chopped (+ more for garnish, if desired)
6 large slices sourdough bread, toasted
½ c. Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan)
Instructions
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Slice avocados in half and remove seeds. Scoop flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add chickpeas and mash with a fork. Ingredients should be mostly mashed leaving a few nice chunks for texture.
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Roll lemon on counter and cut in half. Squeeze lemon juice over avocado chickpea mixture. Add garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley.
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Divide the avocado chickpea mixture between the 6 sourdough bread slices and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some extra parsley. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: N/A
