Name: Roasted Chickpea Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp minced onion; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1 pizza dough, homemade or store bought; tomato sauce, about 1/2 cup; 6oz of mozzarella; Basil for topping

I was skeptical the first time we tried this recipe, but now it is one of my favorite pizza toppings. Pizza chickpeas are seasoned and roasted balls of flavor. They taste similar to adding Italian sausage to a pizza.

How to Make Pizza Chickpeas

To make pizza chickpeas you need to start with canned chickpeas that have been rinsed and dried. I like to place them in a towel after rinsing and slightly rub them dry.

Once your chickpeas are ready, heat the olive oil in a pan. Add in the chickpeas and all the spices. You are going to cook them for awhile until they are nice and crispy and all the spices start to cook onto the chickpeas.

How to Use Pizza Chickpeas

In this recipe we are using them on a pizza but you can also use the pizza chickpeas on a salad, in a wrap, or even in a pasta sauce. Unless you are making multiple pizzas, you will probably have extra chickpeas from this recipe. Feel free to add them to something else or just snack on them as is.

Benefits of Chickpeas

I love adding chickpeas to a pizza because chickpeas are a highly nutritious addition. These small beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and folate. Additionally, chickpeas are relatively inexpensive and have a long shelf life, making them a convenient and budget-friendly food choice that I always have on hand.