Swiss Chard And Cannellini Bean Bruschetta
- 1 garlic clove
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut Italian or French bread baguette
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 cup drained canned cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 6 Swiss chard leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- Cut garlic clove in half. Coarsely chop 1 garlic half; set aside remaining half.
- Coat bread slices with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u0b0 for 5 minutes on each side.
- While bread bakes, place coarsely chopped garlic, beans, and next 5 ingredients in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; process until smooth.
- Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Swiss chard; saute 30 seconds or just until wilted. Remove from heat; toss with balsamic vinegar.
- Preheat broiler.
- Rub 1 side of each toasted bread slice with reserved cut side of garlic. Top with 1 tablespoon bean puree and a heaping tablespoon of Swiss chard. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
- Bruschetta (broo-SKEH-tah), grilled garlic bread, becomes a healthy appetizer when topped with Swiss chard and beans.
garlic, italian, olive oil, cannellini beans, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, oregano, thyme, marjoram, olive oil, swiss chard, balsamic vinegar, cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/swiss-chard-cannellini-bean-bruschetta (may not work)