Chickpea Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons black olive paste
• 2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely shredded.
• 1 garlic clove, or coarsley chopped
• Thick crusty bread

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Add salt and pepper until the flavor is where you want it.
2. Let the mixture marinate for at least 20 minutes, and longer if you have the time.
3. Toast the bread, or grill it if you want a little more presence on the plate.
4. Pile the chickpea mixture onto the bread, finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and serve.