NICA CHICK ORGASMIC CHICKPEAS BRUSCHETTA

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Chef #885596 Nica Chick had asked me to create a recipe based on a dish she and her DH enjoyed. If I say so myself Heavenly and Healthy. Use either both types of olives of double up on the one of choice.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 garlic clove, finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced black olive
1 tablespoon minced green olives or 1 tablespoon capers
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans, if using canned rinsed and well drained
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato, finely minced
1/4 cup finely minced red bell peppers or 1/4 cup minced roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced red onion, given a slight rinse and drain
1/2 generous teaspoon fresh minced rosemary
1 generous tablespoon fresh minced basil
1 generous tablespoon fresh minced flat leaf parsley
red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)

Steps:

  • Pulse half the chickpeas in a food processor with the olive oil. Mix remaining ingredients together.
  • Season to taste with pepper.
  • Salt if desired just do taste because the olives, capers and canned chickpeas have lots of sodium.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Spread on sliced Crusty grilled Ciabatta bread.
  • Garnish with additional olive oil and fresh herbs.
  • Optional:.
  • Stuff into endive.
  • Top cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 284.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.2

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