Herbed Bean Spread with Baguette Toast Recipe

Name: Herbed Bean Spread with Baguette Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baguette (about 22 inches); 1/2 stick unsalted butter; Salt, to taste; 2 (19-ounce) cans white beans such as cannellini; 1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves; 2 large garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons drained capers; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 pound proscutto (optional), for garnish

Servings: persons

1 baguette (about 22 inches)
1/2 stick unsalted butter
Salt, to taste
2 (19-ounce) cans white beans such as cannellini
1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons drained capers
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound proscutto (optional), for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cut baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
3
In a saucepan melt butter with salt to taste over moderate heat and brush butter on 1 side of each slice.
4
Arrange baguette slices, buttered sides up, on 2 large baking sheets and toast in upper and middle thirds of oven until golden, about 12 minutes.
5
Toast may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
6
SPREAD: Drain beans in a colander.
7
Gently rinse beans and drain well.
8
Mince parsley.
9
In a food processor blend together all spread ingredients except oil until smooth.
10
With motor running, add oil in a slow steady stream, blending until incorporated, and season spread with salt and pepper.
11
Spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
12
Bring spread to room temperature before serving.
13
Makes about 3 1/2 cups spread and 75 toast.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baguette (about 22 inches), 1/2 stick unsalted butter, Salt, to taste, 2 (19-ounce) cans white beans such as cannellini, and more.

Yes, Herbed Bean Spread with Baguette Toast falls under the General 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.

Herbed Bean Spread with Baguette Toast

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