Chick Pea and Pesto Canapes

Name: Chick Pea and Pesto Canapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 - 30 canapes
Ingredients: 24 to 30 thin slices French baguette bread; 1 cup cooked, drained chick peas (fresh or canned); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons prepared pesto; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 egg whites; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(13)
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Ingredients

Yield:24 - 30 canapes

24 to 30thin slices French baguette bread
1cup cooked, drained chick peas (fresh or canned)
3tablespoons lemon juice
3tablespoons prepared pesto
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2egg whites
3tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat broiler. Lightly toast the baguette rounds and arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 2
Puree the chick peas in a food processor along with the lemon juice and the pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold firm peaks but are still creamy. Stir one-fourth of the egg whites into the chick pea mixture, then fold in the rest.
Step 4
Spoon some of this mixture onto each of the toasted bread rounds and sprinkle each with a little of the cheese. Place under the broiler and broil until lightly browned.
Step 5
Transfer to a serving platter and serve.