Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook * Focaccia with Roasted Peppers and Crunchy Garlic Topping Recipe By :Julie Biuso Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 red peppers 2 cups chickpeas -- canned, well rinsed and drained *OR* 1 cup dried chickpeas -- soaked in water overnight, then cooked till tender 8 cloves garlic -- crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt grated rind half an orange 2 tablespoons mint -- chopped slab of focaccia -- cut into fat fingers *OR* sourdough bread 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 dried 'Birds Eye' chillies Sit the peppers on an oven rack in an oven preheated to 210C and cook 20-30 minutes, or till blistered and charred. Transfer to a plate and when cool, peel and remove the cores and seeds. Chop the peppers into fat strips and set aside with any juices. In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, 2 cloves of garlic, the lemon juice, tahini and cumin with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. If the mixture is very thick, soften it with a little warm water, or cooking liquid reserved from the chickpeas; it should be of a firm but spreadable consistency. When ready to assemble the croutes, mix the orange rind and mint through the peppers. Toast the bread on both sides under a preheated grill. Spread the toast thickly with the chickpea puree and top with the peppers and juices. Arrange on a platter. Heat the olive oil and chillies in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Crush them lightly, then remove with a slotted spoon and discard. Add the rest of the garlic and cook gently until a pale biscuit colour. Spoon the crunchy garlic and oil over the croutes and serve immediately. Source: " Cuisine Issue 52 - September 1995 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 587 Calories (kcal); 25g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 74g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 179mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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