Chickpea Crostini

Name: Chickpea Crostini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 13 inches thick Italian bread slices; 539 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 12 thin wedges; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 teaspoons minced rosemary; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 larges shallots, finely chopped; 227 grams About sliced soppressata or other coarse Italian salami; 3 Tbsps water; 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar

The recipe Chickpea Crostini is ready in about 45 minutes and is definitely an amazing dairy free option for lovers of Mediterranean food. One serving contains 345 calories, 14g of protein, and 24g of fat. For $1.67 per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 6. Head to the store and pick up wine vinegar, water, rosemary, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. In a medium skillet, combine the shallots and rosemary with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and cook over moderately low heat until the shallots soften, about 5 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Rosemary

Shallot

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Broiler

Frying Pan

Add the chickpeas, water and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, coarsely mashing the chickpeas, until heated through. Stir in the vinegar and keep warm.

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Salt And Pepper

Chickpeas

Vinegar

Water

Brush the bread slices on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Broil the bread about 4 inches from the heat for about 1 minute per side, or until the slices are golden and crisp.

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Olive Oil

Bread