White Bean Crostini

Name: White Bean Crostini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); Sliced ripe olives and additional fresh thyme, optional

A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile appetizer never fails to win the approval of my guests.—Nancee Melin, Tucson, Arizona

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
Sliced ripe olives and additional fresh thyme, optional

Directions

In a food processor, combine the beans, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Add olives and thyme; process until blended.
Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon bean mixture. Garnish with olives and thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 76 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Bruschetta with White Bean Puree in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2009

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contrarywife

Dec 26, 2014

Made this for a Christmas Eve appetizer and it was well received; however, the garlic was a tad too strong. If I make it again, I will use roasted garlic.
theckman

Dec 28, 2011

Excellent appetizer. My husband loved it and that's saying a lot!!
loveschristmas

Jul 26, 2011

I dislike beans, but this tasty appetizer is a winner! Very tasty and easy to make.