🌿 Mediterranean Chickpea Flatbreads (Full Recipe)

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with Mediterranean flavor — these flatbreads are a perfect mix of creamy hummus, crunchy veggies, and savory roasted chickpeas. Great for lunch, dinner, or sharing!

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🫓 Ingredients

(Makes 3 hearty flatbreads)

For the Base:

• 3 naan or pita breads (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup hummus or whipped feta (see notes below)

For the Roasted Chickpeas:

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained & rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Toppings:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• A handful of Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint
• A pinch of paprika or sumac (optional, for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Chickpeas

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel — this helps them crisp.
3. Toss them with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
5. Let cool slightly — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.

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Step 2: Prepare the Flatbreads

1. Warm naan or pita on a dry skillet or in the oven for 2–3 minutes per side until soft and lightly toasted.
2. Spread hummus or whipped feta evenly over the top of each one.

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Step 3: Assemble

1. Top each flatbread with roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika or sumac.
3. Finish with fresh parsley or mint.

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Step 4: Serve

Slice into wedges or roll them up for wraps.
Serve immediately — warm or room temperature.

Perfect with a side of tzatziki, lemon wedges, or a small Greek salad! 🫒✨

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💡 Optional Variations

• Whipped Feta Spread:
  Blend 1 cup feta cheese + 3 tbsp Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp lemon juice until smooth.
• Add Protein:
  Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or falafel.
• Make It Vegan:
  Use hummus and skip dairy-based toppings.