Monday, January 24, 2011

Spicy Chickpea Sandwich

1 can of chickpeas
few black olives
few sun-dried tomatoes(chopped)
1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
1 medium carrot (grated)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
handful of fresh parsley (chopped)
1 to 2 tsp of lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt
pepper
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil for the chickpea mixture
Some more olive oil for the spread
Ciabatta bread or any crusty bread

In a food processor add chickpeas, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, chili powders, olive oil, salt and pepper and pulse until a coarse mixture is formed. Mix the grated carrot and finely chopped red onion and keep it aside for at least 30min. In a small bowl. Mix olive oil, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper, and minced garlic. Place bread slices on a flat surface. Apply the olive oil mixture on both the top and bottom slices. Place the chickpea mixture on the top and lightly grill in a panini press or place a heavy pan on top of the sandwich. Before grilling apply butter or olive oil on the outer sides of the bread slices. Serve immediately. Spices and lemon juice can be adjusted to taste.

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