
Crispy Chickpea Caprese
Warm, paprika-crisp chickpeas tossed through juicy tomatoes, torn mozzarella, basil, and peppery arugula with a glossy balsamic dressing. Fresh, filling, and fast enough for a weeknight dinner.
By Eatpace
https://eatpace.com/recipes/crispy-chickpea-caprese
Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas(800 g)
- Cherry Tomatoes(400 g)
- Mozzarella(250 g)
- Arugula(120 g)
- Fresh basil(20 g)
- Olive oil(3 tbsp)
- Paprika(1 tsp)
- Garlic powder(1 tsp)
- Salt(1 tsp)
- Black pepper(½ tsp)
- Balsamic Glaze(2 tbsp)
- Honey(1 tbsp)
- Dijon Mustard(1 tsp)
Method
- 1
Drain and dry {Canned Chickpeas} well. Halve the {Cherry Tomatoes}, tear the {Mozzarella} into bite-size pieces, and tear most of the {Fresh basil}, saving a few leaves for serving.
~10 min
- 2
Heat {Olive oil} in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the {Canned Chickpeas}, {Paprika}, {Garlic powder}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Cook, stirring often, until the chickpeas are golden and crisp on the outside, 12 to 15 minutes.
~15 min
- 3
Whisk together the {Balsamic vinegar}, {Honey}, and {Dijon Mustard} in a large bowl until glossy.
- 4
Add the {Arugula}, {Cherry Tomatoes}, torn {Mozzarella}, and torn {Fresh basil} to the bowl. Tip in the warm crispy {Canned Chickpeas} and toss everything together so the dressing lightly coats the leaves, tomatoes, cheese, and chickpeas.
- 5
Serve straight away with the reserved basil scattered over the top.
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Per serving
Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


