Chickpeas And Caramelized Tomatoes On Crostini

Name: Chickpeas And Caramelized Tomatoes On Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint grape or small cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme, crushed dried rosemary; 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt; Pinch each: freshly ground black pepper, ground red pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bread; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed, drained well; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 18 baguette slices, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick

Servings: persons

1 pint grape or small cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme, crushed dried rosemary
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Pinch each: freshly ground black pepper, ground red pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for bread
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed, drained well
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 baguette slices, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick

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1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place tomatoes, onions and garlic in a large bowl; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the peppers to taste. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; toss to combine. Place mixture on an oiled baking sheet; roast until tomatoes are caramelized and wrinkled, stirring often, 15-18 minutes. (Watch so that the onion and garlic do not burn.) Cool; crush the tomatoes lightly with a fork.
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2. Coarsely mash the chickpeas with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and lemon zest and juice. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper to taste. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil; place them on a baking sheet. Bake to lightly toast, 3 minutes; turn. Bake 3 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle lightly with salt. Cool to room temperature.
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3. Spread a heaping tablespoon chickpea mixture onto a baguette slice. Top generously with some tomato mixture. Repeat with remaining slices.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint grape or small cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme, crushed dried rosemary, and more.

Yes, Chickpeas And Caramelized Tomatoes On Crostini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!