Hummus and Garlic Toasts

Name: Hummus and Garlic Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
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

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.