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Backstreet’s back, alright! Except it’s me, holding the most delicious chickpea and tomato bruschetta and spreading sweet garlic smell in the air. Cancel everything right now – you need to make this 5-minute chickpea recipe. It’s a great side dish, dinner idea, snack idea, lunch idea, breakfast idea, idea in general.

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5-Minute Chickpea Recipe

You know what my masseuse told me (by my masseuse I mean the woman who massaged me once). She told me that if you gargle with baking soda you can get rid of bad breath and your breath will be like a baby’s.

I haven’t tried it, but lately I’m thinking more and more about this just randomly and I needed to share. I guess it really impressed me, still don’t know if I’ll try it.

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Well, my question is: Who needs baby breath, when you can smell like that little precious aphrodisiac called garlic?

Also can you believe this tasty chickpea recipe only 5-minutes takes? And you won’t smell THAT much like garlic. Well, who am I to tell – I don’t know. I eat garlic and don’t care. Your fault if you haven’t eaten garlic and come my way when I’m buying groceries.

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OMG this is going to turn into another post where I kiss garlic’s butt. If you google garlic you’re probably going to end up here. GARLIC!!!

Right, but on a different note: this is seriously the most delicious chickpea tomato bruschetta I have ever eaten. And you can be sure I’m telling the truth, because it’s also the only chickpea tomato bruschetta I have ever eaten.

But also, in comparison to the other crap I’ve eaten since the beginning of November – it’s just delicious. And it’s my first recipe here since I don’t know how many months – I’ve been a lazy crap eater. And now, slowly, but surely – it’s time to get back on track, so I’m going to make as many quick recipes as I can. I can’t really handle long cooking times right now.

The Chickpea Tomato Bruschetta

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This bruschetta has a very simple, garlicky, satisfying and a little bit of a sweeter taste from the tomatoes. And the chickpeas? Ohhh, those chickpeas. True, the jar sat in my fridge open for 3 days, BUT those chickpeas still did their job and were very tasty.

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You can have this bruschetta as a snack or as a main meal with some salad. I can imagine this salad will go really well with this. And it would be a perfect dinner – quick, healthy, easy. If you’ve forgotten to meal prep or HATE meal prep, a recipe like this one will save your butt.

Also if you avoid bread and are trying to keep carbs low – you can have the chickpeas with tomatoes only or wrapped in a lettuce wrap with some avocado and nuts/seeds on top. Seriously the sky is the limit.

The other thing I wanted to do was add basil here, but I didn’t have any. So if you have basil – feel free to try, well if you like basil. Someone wrote on one of my recipes: “Meh too much basil.” Well if you don’t like basil, don’t add it. To me, something like “too much basil” doesn’t exist.

Do things according to your taste buds. Ask them for a better recipe. “Hey taste bud, how much basil would you like?” (I just wrote taste butt)

Well, anyway: this healthy recipe is easy, vegan and to make it gluten-free use gluten-free bread or as I said lettuce leaf. I just ate it like this and it was really simple & tasty.

Yield: 1

5-Minute Chickpea Recipe | Easy Bruschetta

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Super quick and easy chickpea recipe that is vegan and gluten-free! It's ready in 5 minutes! Pair with some bread to make a vegan bruschetta...

Cook Time 5 minutes

Inactive Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 jar/can chickpeas - around 1 cup
  • 1 juicy medium tomato, chopped (it’s about 1/2 cup sliced)
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • A bunch of parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. In a small nonstick pan, add chickpeas with olive oil and stir for a few seconds at medium high heat.
  2. Then add garlic, stir quickly and then add chopped tomato, cook for 2 min, add tomato paste to thicken and cook for 30 more seconds
  3. Take off heat and top with chopped parsley
  4. You can serve the chickpeas on toasted bread, along with a salad or as a healthy side dish for whatever meal you've cooked.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 416mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 12gSugar: 11gProtein: 13g

Okay, that’s it for the tasty and simple chickpea and tomatoes bruschetta recipe.

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FAQs

What is the best way to cook canned chickpeas? ›

Simmer:Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the chickpeas simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally and check for doneness.

How to eat chickpeas? ›

How to Use Canned Chickpeas:
  1. Make a quick but better-than-store-bought hummus.
  2. Roast canned chickpeas.
  3. Pan fry chickpeas.
  4. Mash chickpeas for a sandwich.
  5. Mash 'em in a quesadilla.
  6. Make chana masala.
  7. Or another chickpea curry!
  8. Bulk up your soups or stews.
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Do you need to cook canned chickpeas before eating them? ›

Canned chickpeas are pre-cooked chickpeas. You can eat canned chickpeas straight out of the can! (Just be sure to rinse them off before chowing down to wash out excess sodium) Otherwise, you can roast them or turn them into any number of delicious dishes, like these here.

Do you have to rinse canned chickpeas before cooking? ›

If you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them with water to cut the sodium (salt) content by almost a half. Rinse well in cold water to make them easier to digest and less gas-producing.

What is the healthiest way to eat chickpeas? ›

Toss drained chickpeas straight into soups, salads, grain bowls, and pastas for added nutrients and texture. Or whip them together with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and tahini for velvety, homemade hummus, one of the best ways to make veggies more desirable.

Can you eat chickpeas straight from jar? ›

Yes.. This is America.. While canned or jarred chickpeas are pre-cooked and safe to eat right out of the can or jar, they are typically more enjoyable when they are prepared or cooked in some way. Uncooked chickpeas from a can or jar may be somewhat bland in taste and have a softer texture.

Which is healthier chickpeas or garbanzo beans? ›

So really, there is no wrong answer. Both are correct! This unique, nutrient-packed bean has been popular in the Middle East for many years, as chickpeas are a staple ingredient in many of the region's most well-known dishes like hummus and falafel.

How do you add flavor to canned chickpeas? ›

11 Ways To Add Flavor To Canned Chickpeas
  1. Squeeze or zest citrus onto chickpeas. ...
  2. Combine chickpeas with a creamy dressing. ...
  3. Sprinkle chickpeas with fresh herbs. ...
  4. Toss chickpeas with spices or dried herbs. ...
  5. Combine chickpeas with veggies. ...
  6. Roast or saute chickpeas with seasonings. ...
  7. Make chickpeas sweet. ...
  8. Mash chickpeas into hummus.
Feb 5, 2024

Should you drain canned chickpeas? ›

Unless the recipe tells you to keep the canned beans in their liquid, you should drain your can and give the beans a good rinse before using. This will improve the flavor and texture of your finished dish. Open your cans of beans using a can opener.

Is it healthy to eat canned chickpeas? ›

Great news! Both canned and dried varieties of chickpeas are nutritious! When purchasing canned varieties, look for those labeled "no salt added" or "low in sodium." Overall, beans are budget-friendly, but dried can often be less expensive and also more flavorful than canned.

How do you make canned chickpeas more digestible? ›

Soaking may help them digest better.

Soaking may help to remove some of the phytic acid found in dry beans, and it may also help remove some of their gas-causing properties. If you want to remove even more phytic acid, try Instant Pot Chickpeas instead– pressure cooking helps even more!

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