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GREEK CHICKPEAS ON TOAST

Check out this yummy Vegan Breakfast recipe name for Greek Chickpeas on Toast. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. It was super easy to make and didn’t need a ton of ingredients!  

SERVINGS: 2
PREP TIME: 5 min
COOKING TIME: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 small shallots, finely diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (or cumin)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½-1 tsp sugar, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 x 400 g tin of peeled plum tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes (skinned)
  • 2 cups of cooked chickpeas
  • 4-6 slices of crusty bread (gluten-free if required), toasted
  • fresh parsley and / or dill, to garnish (optional)
  • a few pitted Kalamata olives, to garnish (optional)

METHOD

  1. Heat up olive oil on a medium pan.
  2. Add shallots and fry gently, stirring frequently, until almost translucent. Add garlic and fry until shallots are completely translucent and garlic is softened.
  3. Add all the spices to the pan. Mix them into the onion and garlic mixture and fry off gently for 1-2 minutes stirring the whole time.
  4. Squash tinned tomatoes or chop them roughly before adding to the pan with a couple of tablespoons of water. Simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Mix in cooked chickpeas and let them warm through in the sauce. Season with salt, sugar and black pepper.
  6. Serve on toasted bread with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a few black olives.

MORE HEALTHY RECIPES 

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Build a Vegan Friendly Meal

ARE YOU A VEGAN OR NOT?

Are you vegan or just looking to implement more plant based meals into your diet, but struggling? Well, guess what? You are in the RIGHT place! Let’s chat about how to build a vegan friendly meal that will help you reach your health and fitness goals. Here is a simple breakdown to help you in your journey:

  • 25% Protein
  • 25% Starchy Carbs
  • 50% Non-Starchy Veggies

 

THE BREAKDOWN

Time to break down how to build a vegan friendly meal further.

Simple Vegan Breakfast Hash

Check out this yummy recipe for a Simple Vegan Breakfast Hash. It tastes so yummy! We had this the other day. It was super easy to make we didn’t need much to cook this! Thanks Nikolas Elliot for providing it.

 

PREP & COOK TIME: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

For the Potatoes:

  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the skillet mixture:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 5 cloves of garlic, finely diced or minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • sprinkle of sea salt & pepper

Simply Delicious Pancakes

 

Variety is the spice of life! Stay on track with your health and fitness goals, but switching things up a bit from time to time, especially when it comes to what you’re eating. If you keep eating the same things over and over again, you’re likely to get bored and fall off the wagon; however, switching things up keeps the journey fresh!

Check out this yummy Vegan Breakfast recipe for Apple Buckwheat Pancakes with Coconut Caramel Apples. Thanks to Nicholas Elliot for providing this awesomeness! It tastes so yummy and it was super easy to make.

 

APPLE BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES WITH COCONUT CARAMEL APPLES