Chickpea Crostini Recipe

Recipe Type: Appetizer, Canapes & Crostini, Hummus, Balsamic Vinegar

Yields: 10 servings

Prep time: 20 min

Bake time: 10 min

Ingredients:

12-inch loaf of baguette bread

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

1 medium carrot, cut into small chunks

1 small onion, quartered

2 medium celery stalks, cut into small pieces

2 sprigs flat Italian parsley

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

2 cups chicken stock or broth

1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Balsamic Vinegar

Preparation:

Cut the baguette bread into 10 slices. In the oven or on a grill, toast the bread (watch carefully). Remove from oven and set aside.

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chickpeas, carrot, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, salt, and chicken broth. Bring just to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and cook approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and drain the beans and vegetables, discarding the liquid and thyme stems.

Transfer chickpea mixture to a food processor. While processing, drizzle some olive oil into the mixture until a chunky smooth texture is attained.

To serve, spread a thick helping of the chickpea mixture onto each slice of toasted baguette bread, then arrange them on serving plates. Drizzle each with olive oil (optional) and then some balsamic vinegar.

Makes 10 servings.

 

Chickpea Crostini - Nutritional Information I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
Item	Amount	Fat Grams	Carb Grams	Calories
chickpeas -garbanzo beans	1 (15-ounce) can	2	38	160
carrot	1 medium	0	6	25
onion	1 medium	.1	9	40
celery	2 medium stalks	1	2	12
chicken stock/broth	2 cups	1	0	10
olive oil	1 tablespoon	1	0	120
Recipe Totals		5.1	55	367
Recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups or 6 servings. Serving size = 1/4 cup Each Serving = .85 fat grams, 9.2 carbs, 461 calories Check out my Nutritional Chart for fat grams, carbohydrate grams, and calories for all your favorite foods.