Cream of Chickpeas Au Gratin

Crema Di Ceci Al Gratin

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 7  ounces chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water to cover and drained
• 1  onion, sliced
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  fresh rosemary sprig
• 4  bread, slices toasted
• 2  ounces Fontina cheese, grated
•  salt and pepper

• Directions

Directions

1. Place the chickpeas in a saucepan with 2 and 1/2 pints (1.5 liters) cold water and the onion.
2. Bring to the boil, cover and cook over a medium heat for 2 hours.
3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process to a puree.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and rosemary and cook for a few minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Remove and discard the garlic and rosemary and pour the flavored oil on to the chickpea puree.
6. Ladle into individual flameproof soup plates, place the toast on top, sprinkle with the Fontina and melt the cheese under a preheated grill.
7. That's it!