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Crispy Chickpeas on Green Toast
Dr Rupy says: "You get a double legume hit with this easy breakfast / brunch recipe, that counts as your beans, greens and seeds for the day. Tahini is a wonderfully rich source of calcium and protein, that will keep you satiated and nourished. This is a glorious combination that works exceptionally well to change up beans on toast. Any soft herbs will work and the Za’atar gives herbaceous, spicy flavour to the chickpeas."
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 400g chickpeas
- 1 tbsp Za’atar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150g peas (fresh or defrosted from frozen)
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 slices of spelt sourdough (or regular), toasted
- 10g parsley, finely chopped
- 20g pea shoots, roughly chopped (optional)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Spread out the chickpeas onto the lined baking tray and dry thoroughly with kitchen paper.
- Add the Za’atar, olive oil and some seasoning. Mix thoroughly with your hands and bake / air fry for 20 minutes, or until crispy.
- Meanwhile, blend the peas, 2 tablespoons of the tahini, the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and a splash of hot water in a bullet blender into a smooth green paste.
- Add more water if needed to help it blend properly.
- Spread onto the toasted sourdough, top with the crispy chickpeas, remaining tahini, a sprinkle of Za’atar and the lemon zest.
- Finish with the chopped parsley and pea shoots, if using.