Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping
300 min.
6
310kcal

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Looking for a delightful and healthy addition to your next gathering? This Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping is just what you need! With its vibrant flavors and unique blend of ingredients, it serves as a perfect side dish that beautifully complements crostini and is sure to impress your guests.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also packed with nutrition. The star ingredient, chickpeas, brings in a high protein content while being low in calories. Combined with the aromatic touch of garlic and the refreshing burst of fresh mint, each bite is an explosion of flavor that feels indulgent yet is completely guilt-free.

Preparation is a breeze. Spend a little time mashing and blending the ingredients, and let the mixture sit for an hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. This topping can even be made a day in advance, making it a fantastic option for busy hosts. Serve it alongside crispy crostini for the perfect balance of textures and tastes, ensuring every guest finds something they love.

Whether for a festive gathering, a summer barbecue, or a cozy dinner party, this Chickpea, Garlic, and Mint Topping is bound to be a conversation starter. Experience the delightful combination of flavors that will not only elevate your meal but also leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 19 oz garbanzo beans rinsed drained canned
  • servings accompaniment: crostini 
  • small garlic clove 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • knife
  • whisk
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers.
  2. Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife), then whisk paste together with lemon juice and oil until well blended. Toss with chickpeas, then mash with a fork until mixture just holds together.
  3. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to develop. Stir in mint.
  4. · Chickpeas can be seasoned and mashed 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then stir in mint just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein13.62%
Fat30.36%
Carbs56.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.01
Glycemic Load
24.47
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.213043513505%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.96mg
Hesperetin
0.8mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.17kcal
15.51%
Fat:10.54g
16.21%
Saturated Fat:1.51g
9.42%
Carbohydrates:43.74g
14.58%
Net Carbohydrates:38.21g
13.89%
Sugar:3.1g
3.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:936.83mg
40.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.64g
21.28%
Manganese:1.08mg
54.04%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.02%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.13%
Folate:94.55µg
23.64%
Fiber:5.54g
22.15%
Iron:3.5mg
19.45%
Selenium:12.88µg
18.4%
Vitamin B3:3.07mg
15.36%
Phosphorus:135.64mg
13.56%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.34%
Copper:0.23mg
11.32%
Magnesium:43.38mg
10.84%
Calcium:106.44mg
10.64%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.75%
Potassium:229.96mg
6.57%
Vitamin K:6.28µg
5.98%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.28%
Vitamin C:2.49mg
3.02%
Vitamin A:120.39IU
2.41%
Source:Epicurious