Kale and Chickpea Toasts

Name: Kale and Chickpea Toasts
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1/4 c. dry white wine; 1 19-ounce can chickpeas; 1 large bunch curly kale (about 14 ounces), stems and ribs removed, leaves torn (about 12 cups); Kosher salt and pepper; 1/3 c. basil leaves, chopped; 4 slices sourdough bread; 1 lemon, halved; 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated

This vegetarian main has so much flavor.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 16, 2023

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kale and chickpea toasts on a black plate

mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Saucy chickpeas folded with tender kale and basil are piled high on lemon-rubbed toast and generously showered with Parm for an easy, satisfying and budget-friendly weeknight meal you’ll want to eat on repeat.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 19-ounce can chickpeas
1 large bunch curly kale (about 14 ounces), stems and ribs removed, leaves torn (about 12 cups)
Kosher salt and pepper
1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped
4 slices sourdough bread
1 lemon, halved
1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated

Directions

1. Step 1Heat broiler to high. Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until mostly evaporated, 1 minute.
2. Step 2Add chickpeas and their liquid and simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Add kale and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until kale wilts, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in basil.
3. Step 3Place bread on baking sheet and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Immediately rub with cut side of lemon. Top with chickpea mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Double Duty: Adding the liquid from canned chickpeas provides flavor and helps thicken the broth.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 496 cal, 13.5 g fat (3 g sat), 5 mg chol, 884 mg sodium, 73 g carb, 15 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 24 g pro

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