Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Arugula

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
75%
Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Arugula
300 min.
6
1987kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Arugula! This vibrant, healthy dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion when you want to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this vegan and dairy-free recipe boasts a health score of 75, making it a guilt-free indulgence you can feel good about.

Imagine crispy, golden-brown slices of country-style bread, topped with a creamy, velvety chickpea purée that bursts with the freshness of lemon and the richness of olive oil. Chickpeas are not only an excellent source of plant-based protein, but they also lend a satisfying texture to our bruschette. The finishing touch is a generous pile of peppery arugula salad, adding both crunch and brightness to the dish.

This recipe yields six servings, making it the perfect centerpiece for gatherings or a hearty meal for your family. With its high nutritional value and balanced caloric breakdown, you can enjoy a hearty portion without the worry. In just 300 minutes—most of which is hands-off time—you can create a masterpiece that will tantalize the taste buds and nourish the body. Prepare to elevate your home dining experience with this spectacular Bruschette!

Ingredients

  • servings arugula salad chopped
  • loaf of bread from 1 round country (3/4-inch-thick) (7- to 8-inch)
  • 19 ounce chickpeas rinsed drained canned (2 cups)
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush top of each with 1 teaspoon oil.
  3. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
  4. 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).
  5. Spread toasts with chickpea purée and serve topped with arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1987kcal
Protein15.58%
Fat16.88%
Carbs67.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.83
Glycemic Load
176.89
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
60.480434542117%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
3.49mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1986.78kcal
99.34%
Fat:37.3g
57.38%
Saturated Fat:5.58g
34.86%
Carbohydrates:335.73g
111.91%
Net Carbohydrates:304.41g
110.7%
Sugar:39.26g
43.63%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3663.25mg
159.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:77.45g
154.9%
Manganese:8.87mg
443.65%
Selenium:197.67µg
282.39%
Vitamin B3:38.16mg
190.81%
Vitamin B1:2.83mg
188.59%
Folate:610.89µg
152.72%
Iron:25.76mg
143.12%
Fiber:31.32g
125.29%
Vitamin B2:1.74mg
102.13%
Phosphorus:954.52mg
95.45%
Calcium:898.21mg
89.82%
Magnesium:308.1mg
77.03%
Vitamin B6:1.19mg
59.42%
Vitamin B5:5.89mg
58.93%
Copper:1.15mg
57.71%
Zinc:7.74mg
51.61%
Vitamin K:47.03µg
44.79%
Potassium:1128.92mg
32.25%
Vitamin E:2.01mg
13.42%
Vitamin C:4.4mg
5.33%
Vitamin A:264.59IU
5.29%
Source:Epicurious