Mashed Chickpes Toasts with Parsley and Capers

Categories: Appetizers- Snacks

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) can no-salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 Tbsp. PLUS 2 tsp. extras-virgin olive oil, divided use
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 4 large 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty whole-grain bread (about 1 oz. each)
• 4 tsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tsp. capers, drained

Directions

1. Combine the chickpeas, 2 Tbsp. of the oil, the lemon juice. salt and pepper in medium bowl, use a potato masher to coarsely mash the mixture.
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Use 1 Tbsp. of the oil to brush one side of each slice of bread. Place them on a baking sheet, oiled side up; toast in the oven for about 9 minutes, or just until crisp and browned on the edges.
3. Divide the toasted bread among individual plates. Spread each with a quarter of the mashed chickpea mixture, then top each with 1 tsp. the parsley and 1/2 tsp. of the capers. Use the remaining oil to drizzle each portion; sprinkle with more pepper, as needed.

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