White Bean Bruschetta
- 1 French baguette, cut in 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato juliennes* in oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil leaves or
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- *Juliennes are matchstick strips.
- Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes
- Preparation:
- Heat oven to 400u0b0F. Brush one side of each bread slice with the olive oil. Place on a baking sheet, oil-side up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted. Meanwhile, mix beans, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork and mix well. Season with salt. Rub the cut sides of garlic over the tops of the toasts. Cover each toast slice with 1 tablespoon bean spread. Serve immediately.
- Nutritional Information Per Serving:
- Calories 60; Total Fat 2.5g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 100mg; Carbohydrate 9g; Fiber 1g; Protein 2g; vitamin A 0%DV**, vitamin C 2%DV, Iron 4% DV **DV is Daily Value, used in labeling
olive oil, cannellini beans, tomato, fresh basil, basil, salt, garlic, matchstick strips
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/white-bean-bruschetta-50100777 (may not work)