This melding of Spanish and Middle Eastern influences is ideal for impromptu gatherings. Hummus can be also made in advance and crostini assembled just prior to serving.
30m
PREP TIME
111
CALORIES
11
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 24 (1 slice)
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, (garbanzo beans)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ All Natural Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Turmeric
- 1 loaf French bread
- 24 roasted red pepper strips
- 24 shavings (4 ounces) of Manchego cheese, use peeler or cheese knife
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Drain chickpeas, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid. Place chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, red pepper, salt and turmeric in food processor; cover. Process until smooth (stop machine and scrape sides, if needed). Add reserved liquid; process until desired consistency
- 2 Slice bread on the diagonal into 24 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted on both sides
- 3 Spread each bread slice with a spoonful of the hummus. Place a shaving of cheese on top. Garnish each with a strip of roasted red pepper
