# What You Need:
→ 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 ground 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
02 - Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Toss ingredients to coat evenly, then stir in the BBQ sauce.
03 - Simmer the mixture gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and chickpeas are heated through.
04 - Toast bread slices using a toaster or on a skillet brushed with vegan butter or olive oil until golden brown and crisp.
05 - Spoon a generous portion of the BBQ chickpeas onto each toast. Garnish as desired with fresh herbs, sliced red onion, avocado slices, or a squeeze of lime.
06 - Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
