Upgrade your avocado toast with spiced crispy chickpeas roasted tomatoes and creamy smashed avocado.

I firmly believe that avocado toast is the Chanel of food – because it just never goes out of style. It’s definitely had its moments in the spotlight but it seems to be one of those things we’re all still doing, we’re just not talking about it as much! Personally I love it. It can be as simple as cool creamy smashed avocado with nothing other than a sprinkle of salt, pepper and sumac. Or it can be zhuzhed up with a crispy chickpea and roasted tomato concoction that’s a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy but elevates the humble avocado toast to the literal stratosphere. Facts 😉

Why you’ll love this crispy chickpea and roast tomato avocado toast

• High in plant-based protein. Between the roasted chickpeas and avocado, this is a toast that actually keeps you full.
• Ridiculously easy to make. Minimal chopping, a quick roast in the oven, and you’re ready to devour.
• Naturally vegan & dairy-free. No weird swaps. Just real, wholesome ingredients.
• Endlessly customisable. Don’t have cherry tomatoes? Swap in salad or beef tomatoes. Add in some sun-dried tomatoes for even more flavour. Want extra spice? Sprinkle in some chilli or red pepper flakes.
• Perfect for meal prep. Roast a big batch of chickpeas and tomatoes ahead, and assemble fresh when you’re ready to eat.

Health benefits of chickpea avocado toast

This isn’t your average toast. The roasted chickpeas are packed with plant-based protein, fibre and essential minerals like iron and magnesium. Avocado adds healthy fats and a dose of potassium, while the garlic roasted cherry tomatoes bring antioxidants and depth of flavour.

Basically, you get all the macronutrients you need to fuel your day – without sacrificing taste.

Spice roasted chickpea ingredients

Canned chickpeas – for ease and speed, but do drain them well. You can go the extra mile and blot them completely dry with a clean tea towel or kitchen paper but honestly, it’s a step I never bother with.

Herbs and spices – we’ve got onion granules, smoked paprika and dried rosemary. You can play about with these – try sumac, spicy cayenne or za’atar instead of the smoked paprika. Swap the rosemary for dried sage or oregano.

Garlic roasted tomato ingredients

Cherry tomatoes – high in antioxidants, roasting really brings out their flavour as well as increasing some of the nutritional benefits.

Garlic granules – simply easier to use than fresh garlic but with all the flavour.

Thyme – use fresh or dried

How to make crispy chickpea and roasted tomato avocado toast

Thoroughly drain the chickpeas. You can blot on kitchen paper or a clean tea towel for extra crispy chickpeas. Tip into a bowl then add the oil, smoked paprika, onion granules and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Mix well.

Tip onto a lined baking tray and spread out a little. Bake for 15 minutes

Halve the cherry tomatoes and put into a bowl with another drizzle of oil, the garlic granules and fresh thyme. Toss everything together then tip onto the other baking tray.

After the chickpeas have been roasting for 15 minutes, remove the tray and give them a quick stir. Return to the oven along with the tray of tomatoes. Roast both for 20 minutes.

While they’re cooking, halve, remove the stone and peel the skin from the avocado. Put in a bowl.

Thinly slice the spring onions and finely chop the capers. Add to the avocado with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zingy freshness.

Mix together the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup

Toast your bread then spread with the avocado. Spoon over the roasted tomatoes and crispy chickpeas then drizzle over the balsamic mixture.

Dig in!

So if you’re bored of basic avocado toast, try this glow-up!  This crispy chickpea and roasted tomato avocado toast is crunchy, creamy, savoury, a little smoky, and frankly, ridiculously satisfying. Perfect for lazy weekend brunches, quick healthy lunches, or those “I want something filling but not fussy” weekday breakfasts

Looking for even more easy vegan brunch or lunch recipes? Try these:

Spring Panzanella with Asparagus and Za’atar Croutons

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts

Field Mushrooms with Butterbean Mash

Spring Onion Pancakes

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