Quick Chickpea Bruschetta

Servings: 2

So, your friends were supposed to show up in the evening, but appeared at 3 p.m.? With this speedy recipe in your back pocket, you don’t have to waste socializing time in the kitchen! And thanks to the protein-packed chickpeas, this dish can regulate blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, and boost brain function.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, and cumin in a bowl, tossing to combine.
2. Place the mixture on the slices of toasted bread and serve.

NUTRITION • per one serving •

Calories 386
Total Fat 18.3 g 28%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1 g —
Monounsaturated Fat10.7 g —
Trans Fat —
Cholesterol —
Sodium 422 mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g 15%
Dietary Fiber 11 g 43%
Total Sugars 10 g 15%
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A 372 mcg 36%
Vitamin C 21.4 mcg 36%
Vitamin D —
Potassium 178 mg 13%
Calcium 137 mg 14%
Iron 3.8 mg 21%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Meals Under 30 Minutes Cookbook here