The internet-famous pasta but make it toast. Using chickpeas instead of noodles, yogurt instead of cream, but keeping that infamous creamy sauce with spicy kick, this Chickpeas alla Vodka on Toast is the perfect light lunch for days on the go!
1/2teaspoonCalabrian chili paste, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1tablespoonvodka, optional
1tablespoonwater
3tablespoonsgreek yogurt, plus 3 tablespoons water
1/2cupcanned chickpeas
1/4cupfresh basil leaves
2large pieces of your bread of choice, toasted
Parmesan, for topping
Instructions
Thinly slice half an onion and 3 garlic cloves.
Place a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the sliced garlic and onion are golden on the edges and lightly softened. Season with salt.
Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and let it reduce 2-3 minutes or until a shade darker in color. Add in 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste.
Add 1 tablespoon water and if you’d like, add 1 tablespoon vodka, let both liquids simmer off as you continue to cook the onions.
Add in 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt and 3 tablespoons of water and stir until creamy. Immediately turn off the heat and add 1/2 cup chickpeas. Add more warm water as preferred to make it glossy. Taste and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Stir in 1/4 cup basil leaves. Divide the mixture between two toasted pieces of bread and grate on a little parmesan. And that’s it!