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Whipped Chickpea, Spinach, and Potato Spread for Crostini Recipe

Whipped Chickpea, Spinach, and Potato Spread for Crostini Recipe

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Whipped Chickpea, Spinach, and Potato Spread for Crostini

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 sweet baguette , cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dried garbanzo beans, rinsed and picked over
1 small potato, peeled and quartered ( yukon gold, yellow fin , etc)
4 -5 cups spinach, washed well
1 small red onion, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
warm water
chives (to garnish ) (optional)

Directions:

Prepare beans and potato:.
Soak the garbanzos overnight.
Drain soaking liquid, and refill with enough water to cover the beans by about an inch. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer until beans are tender.
Add the potato to the pot (or cook it in another water-filled) until tender, another 10 minutes or so.
Drain any extra water at this point and set beans/potato aside.
Make crostini:.
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl toss the baguette slices with the olive oil and salt.
Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool for a couple minutes and rub each crostini with the clove of garlic - don't go overbboard, raw garlic is strong!
Add a splash of olive oil to a hot skillet, and throw in the spinach.
It should collapse within 10 or 20 seconds. Immediately remove from heat and salt to taste.
Combine the chickpeas, potato, spinach, 1/4 cup red onions, lemon zest and juice, and a few big pinches of salt in a food processor.
With the machine running drizzle in the olive oil. Chances are your mixture is on the dry side at this point and you may need to add warm water a few tablespoons at a time until the spread is a rich, creamy consistency. Season carefully, if you under salt the flavor will be flat.
If you need more acidity, and a bit more lemon juice.
Put a spoonful of the spread on each crostini. Finish with a drizzle of good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of the red onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	242.86 Kcal (1017 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.69g	27%
Sodium	341.92mg	14%
Potassium	261.34mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.02g	6%
Sugars	1.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	7%
Protein	3.97g	8%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	43.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.92 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.58g	27%
Sodium	301.19mg	14%
Potassium	230.21mg	6%
Total Carbs	15.87g	6%
Sugars	1.28g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	7%
Protein	3.5g	8%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	38.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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