Description
Smashed Chickpea Toast with Cherry Tomato Compote is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly marries creamy chickpeas with tangy cherry tomatoes atop crispy toast. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes, but also versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a light dinner. The combination of textures and flavors makes it an irresistible choice for any meal or gathering. Customize it with your favorite herbs and spices for an added personal touch. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this dish showcases wholesome ingredients while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the rinsed chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth but still chunky.
- In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast slices of bread on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Spread smashed chickpeas over each slice of toasted bread and top generously with cherry tomato compote. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg