Try This Fiber-Packed, Gut-Healthy Upgrade To A Classic Breakfast Dish

“This is a step up from beans on toast in terms of flavor and nutrition (even though we do love beans on toast from time to time),” they write, “but takes only a few minutes longer to make.” And when they say a few minutes, they mean it: we’re talking ten minutes or less.

Chickpeas are an essential item in my (and many an mbg staffer’s) pantry, because they’re a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and a sleep-supporting amino acid. “Obviously, vegans can leave out the cheese or use vegan cheeses,” they add, “Any curd cheese or crumbly white cheese, or even cream cheese spread directly onto the toast, would be delicious with these spicy, smoky chickpeas.”