Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained |
1 small garlic clove |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
3 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves |
accompaniment: crostini |
Directions:
1. Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers.
2. Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife), then whisk paste together with lemon juice and oil until well blended. Toss with chickpeas, then mash with a fork until mixture just holds together. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to develop. Stir in mint.
3. Cooks' note: ยท Chickpeas can be seasoned and mashed 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then stir in mint just before serving.
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