Broccoli Rabe and Chick-Pea Pita Pizzas
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, coarse and hollow stems discarded and the rest chopped (about 9 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- three 6-inch pita loaves, halved horizontally to form 6 rounds
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a large heavy skillet cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden.
- Transfer garlic and 1 tablespoon oil to a food processor.
- Add chick-peas, 1/4 cup water, and salt and pepper to taste and blend mixture until smooth.
- Heat oil remaining in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli rabe, turning it with tongs, until wilted.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup water and pepper flakes and simmer, covered partially, until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender and almost all liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Spread rough sides of pita with chick-pea puree and top with broccoli rabe and Parmesan.
- Arrange pita pizzas on a large baking sheet and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until edges are golden.
garlic, extravirgin olive oil, chickpeas, water, broccoli rabe, three, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-rabe-and-chick-pea-pita-pizzas-11094 (may not work)