Cumin Chickpea Mash on Toasted Country Bread

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 (15-oz) cans canned chickpeas
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 thick slices country bread slices
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Drain and rinse chickpeas, reserving liquid.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, cumin and bay leaves and cook until fragrant.
3. 3Add chickpeas, reserved liquid and salt; simmer 10 minutes until soft, then mash coarsely with a wooden spoon.
4. 4Toast bread slices until golden, drizzle with remaining olive oil, top with warm chickpea mash, lemon juice and chopped parsley.