Tuscan White Bean Crostini Recipes

WHITE BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• 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.

TUSCAN WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook 2 smashed garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute. Add 1 chopped plum tomato and 1 sprig rosemary and cook 2 minutes. Add 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans and cook, partially smashing the beans with a spoon, 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary. Stir in 1/2 cup water and some chopped parsley; season with salt. Sprinkle with parmesan and broil until golden. Drizzle with olive oil.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in large bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, parsley, oil, garlic, oregano and black pepper in small bowl.
• Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
• Arrange bread slices in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan.
• Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted.
• Remove; cool completely.
• Top each toasted bread slice with about 3 T. bean mixture.