Avocado Chickpea Toast
Creamy avocado and warmly spiced chickpeas pile onto crisp sourdough toast.
Written by Elba Adams · Mexico
About this recipe
Avocado toast becomes a more filling breakfast with a handful of chickpeas. Warm the chickpeas briefly with paprika and cumin, then place them over lemony mashed avocado. The contrast between cool avocado, warm chickpeas and crunchy bread makes the dish feel much more considered than the time it takes.
Choose ripe avocado that yields slightly when pressed but is not brown inside. Toast the bread until sturdy enough to hold the topping, especially if you plan to eat it with your hands. A pinch of chili flakes adds heat, while chopped parsley or cilantro provides a fresh finish.
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and dried
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, plus wedges to serve
- Pinch of salt
- Chili flakes and chopped parsley, optional
Method
- Toast sourdough until crisp and golden.
- Warm oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan, until chickpeas are hot and lightly colored.
- Mash avocado with lemon juice and a small pinch of salt. Spread over warm toast.
- Spoon chickpeas over avocado and finish with chili flakes, parsley and extra lemon if desired. Serve immediately.
Assemble only when ready to eat. Store leftover chickpeas separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; avocado browns after cutting.
Final thoughts
This is an easy way to turn toast into a satisfying meal without much prep. Make the chickpeas in a larger batch if you like and warm them when needed, but keep the avocado and bread fresh. A side of fruit completes a simple breakfast or lunch.
Helpful cooking notes
- Dry the chickpeas. Drying helps them brown rather than steam in the pan.
- Use sturdy bread. A thick, well-toasted slice supports the toppings.
- Prepare fresh. Mash avocado just before serving for the best color and flavor.