Roasted Middle Eastern Chickpea Toast
A flavorful and healthy snack combining roasted chickpeas with the rich taste of tahini in a smoky middle eastern twist.
Ingredients
- β1 cup chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- β2 tbsp tahini
- β1 tbsp lemon juice
- β1 clove garlicminced
- β1 tsp olive oil
- βto taste salt
- β1 loaf pita breadsliced
- β1/2 cup roasted red pepperschopped
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
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2. Rinse the chickpeas and place them on a baking sheet.
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3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
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4. Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 30 minutes, or until crispy.
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5. Meanwhile, toast the pita bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler.
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6. Spread a layer of tahini on each slice of toasted pita bread.
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7. Top with roasted chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.