White Bean Bruschetta

Name: White Bean Bruschetta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 20 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 French bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 1 package (5.3 ounces) goat cheese

This fabulous bruschetta has a Tuscan flavor. Quick and easy, I've made it many times to serve when entertaining guests. —Kristin Arnett

Ingredients

1 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 French bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 package (5.3 ounces) goat cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil.
Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden, about 1 minute. Spread with cheese; top with bean mixture. Serve immediately.