Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Chickpea Bruschetta


Serve- 6-8 persons

Ingredients:
1. 1 can or 1cup of boiled Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2. 1 Tbsp or dry Italian Herbs
3. 1 Clove of Garlic
4. 1 Small Lemon
5. Pinch of Hot Pepper Flakes
6. Salt and Pepper, to taste
7. 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra
8. Fresh Sliced Italian Bread

Method
  • Preheat your oven to 220 degrees. Line the bread on a baking sheet ad drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl add the chickpeas, lemon juice, italian herbs,  hot pepper flakes, extra virgin and salt and pepper.
  • Using the back of a fork or spoon smash the mixture until its nice and chunky but not totally pureed.
  • When the bread comes out of the oven rub it all over with the garlic. Top each bread with some of the chickpea mixture.
  • Squeeze a touch of lemon over the top and enjoy!

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