Crispy Bread Slices with Chickpea Pilaki (Bruschetta)

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Crispy Bread Slices with Chickpea Pilaki (Bruschetta)

If you’re looking for a quick, filling and delicious snack or meze, this recipe is just right for you. tada Chickpea Pilaki comes together with fresh herbs, pomegranate molasses and crispy bread to become a delicious treat for guests in no time.

Time 10 min
Servings Serves 2-3
Serve Warm / Cold

Ingredients

  • 1 pack tada Chickpea Pilaki
  • 5-6 slices of country bread or sourdough
  • ½ tea glass (approx. 50 ml) strained yoghurt or labneh
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: pomegranate seeds or walnuts for topping

Method

  1. Brush the bread slices lightly with olive oil and toast them in the oven or in a cast-iron pan until crisp on both sides.
  2. Spread a thin layer of strained yoghurt over the toasted bread.
  3. Put the tada Chickpea Pilaki in a bowl, add the chopped fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses, and mix gently without mashing.
  4. Spoon the chickpea pilaki mixture generously over the yoghurt-topped bread slices.
  5. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or crushed walnuts and serve immediately.

Tips

  • To keep the bread from going soft, add the chickpea pilaki topping just before serving.
  • The sourness of the pomegranate molasses balances the olive-oil-based, slightly sweet flavour of the chickpea pilaki beautifully.
  • For extra colour, sprinkle a little chilli flakes or sumac on top when serving.

How Many Calories Are in Crispy Bread with Chickpea Pilaki?

Depending on the type of bread and the size of the slices, 1 portion (2 crispy bread slices) contains approximately 280-350 calories.