White Bean Crostini
Crostini are delightful, small appetizers crafted from crisp slices of toasted baguette, each one ready to be adorned with your favorite toppings. In this particular recipe, I’ve opted for a nutritious white bean spread, finished off with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for an added touch of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups canned Cannelini or Northern Beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt
- 8 1/2 inch piece of baguette
- 1 garlic clove
- olive oil spray
- extra fresh thyme for garnish
- balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic
Equipment Needed
- sheet pan
Instructions
- 1
Slice the bread into thin pieces, approximately 1/4 inch in thickness.
- 2
Toast the slices in the oven at 400°F, lightly spraying them with olive oil and flipping them once until they achieve a golden-brown color, or alternatively, grill them with a gentle mist of olive oil until they are nicely browned.
- 3
After the bread has been toasted, take a garlic clove, cut it in half, and gently rub the cut side over each slice. Your bread is now prepped for the topping.
- 4
In a small blender or a magic bullet, combine all the ingredients for the white bean spread and blend until smooth. If the mixture appears too thick, feel free to add a splash more water to achieve your desired consistency.
- 5
Spoon 2 teaspoons of the white bean puree onto each slice of bread and finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme for garnish.
- 6
Just before serving, drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the crostini for an added touch of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Makes 34 pieces.