Bruschetta with White Beans Recipe

Name: Bruschetta with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 bruschetta toasts (see recipe, below); White Bean Topping; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.); Pinch of crushed red pepper; 1/2 tsp. lemon zest; 1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained, liquid reserved and beans rinsed; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar; Extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

12 bruschetta toasts (see recipe, below)
White Bean Topping
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained, liquid reserved and beans rinsed
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 tsp. light brown sugar
Extra virgin olive oil

1
Place saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute.
2
Add lemon zest and rosemary; cook 1 minute (reduce heat if needed to prevent garlic from browning).
3
Stir in beans and 5 Tbs.
4
reserved bean liquid; mash beans with wooden spoon against sides of pan until chunky puree forms.
5
Stir in parsley, brown sugar and salt to taste.
6
Heat through, stirring occasionally.
7
Add more bean liquid if too thick.
8
Spread 1 heaping Tbs.
9
on each bruschetta; sprinkle with olive oil.
10
Serve warm or at room temperature.
11
12 1/2-inch-thick slices good-quality Italian bread
12
1 large clove garlic, cut in half
13
Preheat broiler, and place oven rack about 6 inches from heat.
14
Place bread on baking sheet, and broil 2 to 4 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
15
Turn toast over, and repeat.
16
When cool enough to handle, rub one side of each toast with cut garlic clove.

276

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 bruschetta toasts (see recipe, below), White Bean Topping, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Bruschetta with White Beans falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bruschetta with White Beans

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