Rita’s Green Hummus Crostini

Impress your guests on any occasion with Rita’s Green Hummus Crostini, a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that perfectly blends simplicity with elegance and nuanced flavor. We partnered with one of our favorite creators and recipe developers, Rita Kokshanian Mashkova of @saturdaytable, to develop a deliciously simple recipe featuring our Regenerative Organic Certified® Chickpeas, Greek olive oil, and artisanal Peruvian salts. This recipe is an elevated twist on a traditional hummus crostini, adding an aromatic touch of green herbs and festive garnishes, making it perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Chickpeas

• 1 cup SIMPLi chickpeas

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt

Green Herb Hummus

• 2 ½ cups herbs (chives, parsley, basil, cilantro)

• ¼ cup tahini

• 2 garlic cloves

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• ½ tsp SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt Blend

Crostini

• 1 baguette, sliced into ½ inch rounds

• 2 tbsp SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 tsp SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend

• Pomegranate seeds

• Parsley leaves

• SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt

Instructions

Chickpeas

1. Soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and place them in a pot with fresh water, baking soda, and pink salt. Boil for about 40 minutes until soft enough to mash. Remove any foam formed during cooking and skim off the skins that rise to the surface.

2. Once soft, drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water, ensuring to remove any remaining skins.

Green Herb Hummus

1. Combine the cooked chickpeas, herbs, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and herb salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Crostini

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place baguette slices topped with spice salt and olive oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool.

2. Spread a generous tablespoon of the green herb hummus onto each crostini.

3. Garnish each crostini with three pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of pink salt, and a parsley leaf to create a festive holly-inspired design.

These green hummus crostini are bursting with fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Pair them with your favorite festive drink like our cranberry raspberry spritz for a truly delightful experience. Enjoy and celebrate the season with SIMPLi!