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Mediterranean Crostini

In this recipe, toast rounds are topped twice, first with a garlicky chickpea spread, then with an olive relish.

Source
Martha Stewart Living, October Fall 2003
Mediterranean Crostini
  • prep 15 mins
  • total time 30 mins
  • servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 8 large pitted green olives, cut into 1/8-inch slivers

  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery, plus celery leaves for garnish

  • 12 slices (1/3 inch thick) baguette, toasted

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Make spread: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse to form a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Make relish: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, olives, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Divide chickpea spread evenly among toasts, and top with olive relish. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; season with pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with celery leaves.

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Reviews (1)

  • MorningGloryLorie
    31 Dec, 2011

    Okay, well, this is one of my favorites! I would recommend cooking the chickpeas from scratch, their flavor is superb. after soaking I drained and boiled them in chicken bullion. I've read salt making the skin tougher, but I didn't notice it. This recipe would work well with black olives as well. Excellent!
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