Chickpea Pimento Bruschetta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a great appetizer. You can use any kind of bread or crackers for this. It also makes a nice presentation. Ingredients:
1 loaf french baguettes or 1 loaf italian baguette |
1 large garlic clove |
1 large garlic clove |
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained |
3 tablespoons pimientos, finely chopped |
pimiento, garnish |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon cumin |
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped |
fresh parsley leaves, garnish |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Process garlic in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped.
3. Add chickpeas; pulse until crushed but not pureed, 7-8 pulses.
4. Transfer to a small bowl.
5. Add pimentos, olive oil, cumin and parsley, stir to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Set aside.
8. Make bruschetta:.
9. Slice your bread 1/2 wide and place on cookie sheet and lightly toast on both sides.
10. Peel large garlic clove and rub it over 1 side of bread concentrating on edge and middle.
11. Place 1 Tablespoon mixture on top of each bruschetta.
12. Garnish with a parsley leaf and a slice of pimiento, and then serve.
13. Enjoy!
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