Chickpea Toasts

In '1,000 Italian Recipes' by Michele Scicolone

• Ready In: 34 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped shallots or 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  snipped fresh rosemary
• 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
•  salt
•  freshly ground black pepper
• 8  slices  Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the shallots, rosemary, and oil over med-low heat; cook 2-3 minutes or until the shallots are tender.
2. Add in the chickpeas, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently and coarsely mashing the chickpeas with the back of a spoon.
4. Add a little more water if it seems dry; stir in the vinegar and taste for seasoning.
5. Place broiler rack about 5 inches away from heat source; preheat broiler.
6. Toast the bread on one side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
7. Turn the bread and toast the other side, about 2 minutes.
8. Spread with chickpea mixture; drizzle with additional oil and serve immediately.