Mediterranean Crostini - Martha Stewart Recipes 65y1

Mediterranean Crostini Prep: 15 minutes Total: 30 minutes In this recipe, toast rounds are topped twice, first with a garlicky chickpea spread, then with an olive relish.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained 1. Make spread: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, and rinsed 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse to form a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2. Make relish: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, olives, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and set 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon aside. juice 3. Divide chickpea spread evenly among toasts, and top 1 small garlic clove, minced with olive relish. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper season with pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with celery leaves. 8 large pitted green olives, cut into 1/8inch slivers 2 tablespoons finely diced celery, plus celery leaves for garnish

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12 slices (1/3 inch thick) baguette, toasted

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