Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/2 hr

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6 (as part of assorted crostini)

　　1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

　　1 small garlic clove

　　3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　3 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

　　Accompaniment: crostini

　　

Step 1

Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers.

　　

Step 2

Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife), then whisk paste together with lemon juice and oil until well blended. Toss with chickpeas, then mash with a fork until mixture just holds together. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to develop. Stir in mint.

　　Cooks' note:

　　· Chickpeas can be seasoned and mashed 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then stir in mint just before serving.