Pureed Broccoli and Roasted Garlic Canapes
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 16 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
- 2 cups broccoli florets plus 1/2 cup peeled thinly sliced stalks (from about 8 ounces broccoli)
- 1 cup canned cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine garlic, oil and crushed red pepper in small custard cup.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake until garlic is tender, about 35 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Arrange baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
- Steam broccoli florets and stalks until very tender, about 8 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
- Drain.
- Transfer to processor.
- Add cannellini, lemon juice and oil-and-garlic mixture.
- Process until smooth.
- Season broccoli puree with salt and pepper.
- (Toasts and broccoli puree can be made up to 6 hours ahead.
- Store toasts airtight at room temperature.
- Cover and chill puree.)
- Spread broccoli puree atop toasts.
- Transfer canapes to platter and serve.
garlic, olive oil, red pepper, broccoli florets, cannellini, lemon juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pureed-broccoli-and-roasted-garlic-canapes-4590 (may not work)