Best Chickpeas Olives And Tomatoes On Toast Recipes

CHICKPEAS, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES ON TOAST

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This mixture, with or without the fish, is also terrific tossed into pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 can chickpeas, drained
Red-pepper flakes
1 small can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup halved pitted green olives
Salt
Slices rustic bread, toasted
Oil-packed tuna or sardines (optional)

Steps:

Heat a skillet over high, then coat with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chickpeas and a pinch of red-pepper flakes; cook until chickpeas begin to brown and pop, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and their liquid, 1/4 cup water, and olives and simmer 1 minute; season with salt. Brush bread slices with oil and season. Spoon chickpea mixture on bread and drizzle with oil. You can top this off with tuna or sardines for an extra hit of protein.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO

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A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.

Provided by Candice

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g