CHICKPEA, GARLIC, AND MINT TOPPING

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Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping image

Yield Serves 6 (as part of assorted crostini)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves
Accompaniment: crostini

Steps:

  • Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers.
  • Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife), then whisk paste together with lemon juice and oil until well blended. Toss with chickpeas, then mash with a fork until mixture just holds together. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to develop. Stir in mint.

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