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Hummus and Garlic Toasts
Ingredients
- 1 (14oz) can of chick peas, drained and rinsed
- juice of 1 lemon
- 6 tbs tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- black olives for garnish
- 1 ciabatta loaf, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbs cilantro, chopped
- 4 tbs olive oil
- To make hummus, drain the chick peas and reserve a little of the liquid.
- Put the chick peas in a food processor and blend, gradually adding the reserved liquid and lemon juice.
- Blend well after each addition, until mixture is smooth.
- Pour in the tahini and then add all but 1 tsp of the olive oil.
- Add the garlic, season to taste and blend again until smooth.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving dish. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top, and then garnish with cilantro and and black olives.
- Let chill in the refrigerator while preparing the toasts.
- Lay the slices of ciabatta on a broiler rack in a single layer.
- Mix the garlic, cilantro and olive oil together and drizzle over the bread slices.
- Cook the bread under a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
- Serve hot with hummus.
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