Bruschette with Chickpea Puree and Arugula
- 6 (3/4-inch-thick) slices of bread from 1 (7- to 8-inch) round country loaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (2 cups)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chopped arugula salad
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425F.
- Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush top of each with 1 teaspoon oil.
- Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
- Slip off skins from chickpeas with your fingers (discard skins).
- Blend chickpeas, water, oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor until very smooth (mixture will appear whipped).
- Spread toasts with chickpea puree and serve topped with arugula salad.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bruschette-with-chickpea-puree-and-arugula-230961 (may not work)