Smashed Chickpea Salad

As my “must-bake” list continues to grow, I find that I rarely save non-baked goods as favorites anymore. In an effort to try more new recipes for lunch and dinner I’ve made a conscience effort to start saving meal recipes instead of just cookies and cakes. This is one of the recipes that caught my eye.

This salad comes together in no time and is quite tasty. I forgot to add the olive oil and it was still delicious. We both really enjoyed these sandwiches for lunch one Saturday.

Smashed Chickpea Salad – from Smitten Kitchen
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons pitted, halved and very thinly sliced black olives – I omitted, we both don’t like olives
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Zest and juice from half a lemon
Couple good pinches of salt
A few grinds of black pepper
A few glugs of olive oil

Mix everything but the olive oil in a small to midsize bowl. Very lightly smash the chickpea mixture with the back of a fork or a potato masher. You’re not looking for a hummus-like puree but something closer to a coarse chop with a few smaller bits to hold it together. Add the glugs of olive oil, mix it lightly and enjoy.

We made sandwiches with a small amount of mayo and roasted red peppers on toast. I even forgot the olive oil and it was still delicious.

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4 Responses to “Superbowl Cupcakes – Go Giants!”

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    CB — February 4, 2008 at 5:53 am

    So stinkin cute!! I ♥ your “Pats” cupcakes! ps. Looking forward to your CH entry this month. Love me some booze. haha.
    -Clara

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    Jen — February 4, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I can’t wait for CH this month!

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    slush — February 4, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    I still love this recipe. Its my go-to for simple chocolate cupcakes. Im so glad you liked it!

    Jaos is from New England, he just stared into space when they lost. I felt for him. Tough loss.

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    Jane — February 5, 2008 at 4:34 am

    Damn I wish I had thought of that! We had a superbowl party at our house, and hubby is a HUGE, long-time Giants fan. They would have made for a really cute surprize.

    Oh well, there’s always next year?

    Jane of VeganBits.com

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