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Smashed Chickpea Toasts

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp., plus 2 tsp., extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
  • 4 large 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty whole-grain bread, about 1-ounce each
  • 4 tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. capers, drained

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl. combine the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper; use a potato masher to coarsely mash the mixture.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Use 1 tbsp. of the oil to brush one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place bread on a baking sheet, oiled sides up; toast in the oven for about 9 minutes, or just until crisp and browned on the edges.
  • Divide the toasted bread among individual plates.
  • Spread each piece of bread with a quarter of the mashed chickpea mixture, then top each with a teaspoon of the parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of capers.
  • Use the remaining oil to drizzle each portion; sprinkle with more pepper, as needed.

Notes

Small French banquettes, cut in ¼-inch slices, may be substituted to make smaller appetizers.