Zesty Mediterranean Egg & Chickpea Toast
This Zesty Mediterranean Egg & Chickpea Toast is a quick and vibrant meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack. It features a delightful combination of textures and fresh flavors, all coming together on a crispy whole-wheat base.
Equipment
- Toaster
- Small bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 slices whole-wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- 1/4 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/4 small cucumber finely diced
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or mint chopped
- olive oil Drizzle
- salt and pepper Pinch
- fried or poached egg Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast the whole-wheat bread until it is golden and crisp.
- While the bread toasts, mash the chickpeas in a small bowl with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley or mint.
Assembly
- Evenly spread the hummus over the toasted bread.
- Top the hummus-smeared toast with the chickpea mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, then drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Optionally, add a fried or poached egg for extra protein and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, try toasting the bread with a little garlic powder or a sprinkle of dried oregano. You can also customize the toppings with other fresh vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, or add a squeeze of lemon juice for an even zestier kick.