Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French baguettes or 1 loaf italian baguette
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 3 tablespoons pimientos, finely chopped
  • pimiento, garnish
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 34 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • fresh parsley leaves, garnish
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Process garlic in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add chickpeas; pulse until crushed but not pureed, 7-8 pulses.
  • Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add pimentos, olive oil, cumin and parsley, stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Make bruschetta:.
  • Slice your bread 1/2" wide and place on cookie sheet and lightly toast on both sides.
  • Peel large garlic clove and rub it over 1 side of bread concentrating on edge and middle.
  • Place 1 Tablespoon mixture on top of each bruschetta.
  • Garnish with a parsley leaf and a slice of pimiento, and then serve.
  • Enjoy!