Smoked Tomato Chickpeas

Smoky, Savoury & Comforting

These Smoked Tomato Chickpeas are a hearty, flavour-packed dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Chickpeas simmer gently in a rich tomato base infused with smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of heat, creating a deeply savoury profile with a comforting, rustic aroma. The combination of tender legumes and velvety tomatoes makes this dish perfect as a main with rice or quinoa, a side for warm flatbreads, or even as a filling for wraps and bowls.

This recipe is full of bold, smoky flavour while remaining wholesome and plant-based, making it an easy way to bring warmth and nutrition to your table any day of the week.

Benefits of Each Ingredient

Onion

Onions add natural sweetness and depth of flavour while providing antioxidants and sulfur compounds that support heart health and immunity.

Garlic

Garlic enhances taste and contains allicin, a compound with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that support cardiovascular and immune health.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a great plant-based source of protein and fibre, promoting satiety, digestive health, and stable energy levels.

Ground Cumin

Cumin adds earthy warmth and contains antioxidants that support digestion and overall health.

Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika gives a smoky depth while providing vitamins A and E, antioxidants, and compounds that may support heart health.

Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper

Chili adds gentle heat and contains capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism and support circulation.

Canned Plum Tomatoes

Tomatoes provide natural sweetness and acidity along with vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant that supports heart and skin health.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Smoky, bold, and full of flavour

• Easy, wholesome, and plant-based

• Naturally gluten free

• Perfect for meals, bowls, or wraps

• Comforting yet light enough for any season