Smashed Chickpeas on Toast With Harissa Yogurt

Name: Smashed Chickpeas on Toast With Harissa Yogurt
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 small garlic cloves, divided; 2 15.5-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, plus tender celery heart leaves for serving; ½ cup chopped cilantro, plus sprigs for serving; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped peperoncini, plus more thinly sliced for serving; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 4 slices country-style bread, toasted; 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 4 tsp. harissa paste; Freshly ground black pepper

By Molly Baz

May 23, 2018

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Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen

Bright and herby smashed chickpeas get spooned on garlicky toast that’s been smoothed with harissa yogurt to make the perfect vegetarian tartine.

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