Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained*
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (10-ounce) Italian bread shell*
  • 1 (8-ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata or ripe olives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method

  • Process first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • Spread chickpea mixture over bread shell. Top with feta cheese and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • * 1 (15-ounce) can navy beans may be substituted for chickpeas. 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust, baked, may be substituted for bread shell.