# Components:
→ Chickpeas & Sauce
01 - 2 cans (14 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
→ Toast
10 - 4 to 8 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
11 - Vegan butter or olive oil, for toasting
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
13 - Thinly sliced red onion
14 - Sliced avocado
15 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F if opting to bake the chickpeas.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Toss to evenly coat the chickpeas with the spices.
04 - Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - For stove-top preparation, simmer the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and chickpeas are heated through. Alternatively, spread the BBQ-coated chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly caramelized.
06 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet brushed with vegan butter or olive oil until golden brown.
07 - Generously pile the BBQ chickpeas onto each slice of toast. Top with optional garnishes such as fresh herbs, red onion, avocado slices, or a squeeze of lime.
08 - Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
