Easy Smoky Chickpeas

These easy smoky chickpeas are deceivingly simple to make but complete flavor bombs. They’re ready to sidekick any of your dishes, from salads to roasted veggies and more.

I think I gravitate towards small ingredient lists that impart intense flavor. I’m a minimalist with high-maintenance taste buds! First, I naturally love no fuss recipes, but flavor is so important. Food has to be deliriously delicious while being nutritious. This way, you get the benefit of health plus joy from your meal. It’s a win-win.

Why This Easy Smoky Chickpeas Recipe Rocks

First, this recipe is a template (see below). There are so many ways to dress up these chickpeas that you’ll never run out of variations.

Secondly, they’re easy-going. They get sprinkled over avocado toasts, over salads, over roasted veggies, thrown in a wrap with vegan mayo and loads of kale, or paired with a green salad. If you’re looking for a texture contrast, sprinkle them over a soup. Or, throw them in a baggie and take them on a hike. Yes, they’re that friendly! I promise.

Lastly, the recipe is easy but it imparts loads of flavor. So you can make it in a jiffy, then live the rest of your life, get outside, tend to your hobbies. This recipe is done in a flash.

Easy smoky chickpeas is actually a template…

You know how I love templates? Use the same recipe and make it up in 5 other variations? Here you go.

1. Smoky chickpeas: just follow the recipe below
2. Italian chickpeas: add dried basil, dried garlic, salt, pepper, oregano
3. Mexican chickpeas: add chipotles in adobo, cumin, salt, pepper and serve with cilantro and lime
4. Indian chickpeas: add cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, red onion, and garnish with cilantro
5. Asian chickpeas: add tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, scallions, chili flakes
6. Moroccan inspired chickpeas: add cinnamon, cumin, lemon and parsley
7. You get the idea! Make it your own!

This recipe pairs well with:

• Tahini Dressing
• Summer Cucumber Salad with Herbed Yogurt
• Sprinkled over Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Tahini and Caraway
• An easy summertime corn salad (coming soon!) & avocado
• In a wrap
• Just a platter of crudités and salad greens
• Kale salad massaged with lemon and avocado (yum!)

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