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50 Meals Under 500 Calories
Kale & Chickpea Toasts
This recipe is designed to be practical, flavorful, and easy to serve for everyday meals.
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Prep Time10
Cook Time10
Total Time20
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbsp water or white wine
- 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 2 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and water or wine.
- Stir and cook 1 minute.
- Add the kale, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until wilted and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Toast the sourdough.
- Rub lightly with the lemon juice.
- Spoon the chickpea-kale mixture over the toast. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil.
- Serve warm.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Prep ingredients before cooking. | Taste and adjust seasoning. | Serve warm with your favorite side.
Equipment You'll Need
Skillet
Toaster or grill pan
Knife & cutting board
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
