Herbed Hummus with Roasted Red Pepper Over Toasted Crostini

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Apr. 20, 2012

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on a Crostini

Ingredients

Canned chickpeas 15 Ounce , drained, rinsed
Roasted red pepper 1 , seeded
Tahini paste 2 Tablespoon
Garlic cloves 2 Small , mince
Juice of lemon 2
Fresh parsley 3 Tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (1/4
Salt and pepper To Taste
French bread loaf 1
Olive oil 1 Tablespoon (as needed)

Directions

GETTING READY

1) Preheat broiler to high.

MAKING

2) In food processor, combine the chick peas, roasted red peppers, tahini paste, garlic, parsley, the juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper.

3) Turn on the food processor and drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, until it is a smooth consistency.

4) Slice bread into ½ inch slices and place onto a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the bread and place under the broiler. Toast the bread for about 2-3 minutes.

FINALIZING

5) Place a dollop of roasted red pepper hummus on the crostini.

SERVING

6) Garnish with roasted red peppers and serve!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 20

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 137Calories from Fat 70

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.3%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 162 mg6.75%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g4.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars

Protein 3 g6%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet