TLC Cooking "Emeril's Chickpea Bruschetta"

Emeril's Chickpea Bruschetta

YIELD 4 appetizer servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 loaf of	French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon	salt
1/8 teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
1/2 recipe	Sicilian Style Chickpea Salad
Crudités such as carrots, celery, pepper strips, mushroom, broccoli or cauliflower

PREPARATION:

Method

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the slices of French bread on a baking sheet and lightly brush with 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Bake until lightly golden and crispy, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place the Sicilian Style Chickpea Salad in a food processor and pulse to form a chunky spread; do not puree. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with the toasted bruschetta, and crudités as desired. Drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Editor's Note: Look for organic and locally-grown ingredients when you can.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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