Spiced Chickpea and Feta Crostini

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Toasted baguette slices topped with a warm spiced chickpea mixture and crumbled feta cheese, perfect as a flavorful appetizer. This mediterranean-inspired snacks (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs divided olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 small, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds baguette
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange 20 slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush each with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
2. Step 2: While the bread toasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until chickpeas are warmed through and spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Spoon the spiced chickpea mixture over the toasted baguette slices and sprinkle with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.