What’s so great about Israeli breakfast is that it never traditionally includes meats, such as bacon, which is common in many other places. Since laws state that meat and dairy should never be served together, and pork is forbidden, you’ll usually find things like:
Cheeses Fish Egg dishes (we all know shakshuka) Salads Dips (HUMMUS!) Fresh veggies
… and the list goes on. Israel knows how to do brunch, and this dish was inspired by the brunch culture there.
Why you’ll love these oven-roasted chickpeas:
They’re healthy Lots of garlic Crispy Great for brunch, lunch, or anything in between Vegan-friendly
How do you make oven-roasted chickpeas with tomatoes & cashew cream?
This recipe is really simple to whip together in only 45-minutes. One important step though before you do anything is to ensure that you soak your chickpeas unless of course, you opt to use chickpeas from a can as I did. Chickpeas are soaked to a) soften them before you boil them, and b) it helps make them more digestible.
Wait… vanilla?
Yep, you read that correctly, there is indeed vanilla in this oven-roasted chickpeas recipe. I bet you didn’t expect that twist? For the cashew cream cheese base, I add a bit of Simply Organic Vanilla Extract. This adds a little twist of flavor that you may not be expecting but works so well with the savory portion of this dish. People often only associate using vanilla in baking, but it is so versatile! You can use it for:
Barbecue recipes Cocktails Tomato sauce or other savory sauces (chefs often use vanilla to bring out rich, subtle flavors in savory dishes) Fancy coffee drinks (say goodbye to Starbucks) Smoothies
Simple Organic makes high-quality products, and their vanilla is awesome in recipes like this one. Their vanilla has a rich, naturally sweet, buttery smooth flavor. It is made from premium Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans and has no GMOs, sugar, or fake color or flavor. BONUS! They have relationships with small farmers who grow the vanilla to ensure it is grown and handled the right way, using ethical and sustainable practices. So not only does their vanilla taste great, but I can also feel confident about where it’s coming from too! Want something amazing to pair with this? Make sure to checkout my amazing garlic confit.
Other brunch recipes you’ll love:
Vegan Blueberry Pancake Skillet Whipped Cashew Ricotta & Honey Toast Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza Mini Burrito Bites with Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce
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