Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Arugula

Name: Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 slices country bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can chickpeas; ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups arugula salad

Crispy toasted country bread slices topped with a smooth, lemony chickpea purée and fresh arugula salad. A delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that combines creamy, crunchy, and peppery flavors.

6 servings

37 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 slices country bread
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 can chickpeas
•⅓ cup water
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•½ teaspoon salt
•2 cups arugula salad

Cooking Instructions

1.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
10 min
2.
Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush top of each with 1 teaspoon oil. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
12 min
3.
Slip off skins from chickpeas with your fingers (discard skins). Blend chickpeas, water, oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor until very smooth (mixture will appear whipped).
10 min
4.
Spread toasts with chickpea purée and serve topped with arugula salad.
5 min