White Bean Crostini With Spicy Cucumbers Recipe

Name: White Bean Crostini With Spicy Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound navy beans, soaked overnight and drained; 3 large garlic cloves, 1 minced; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Table salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 European cucumber, very thinly sliced crosswise; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 40 1/2- inch-thick baguette slices, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 pound navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
3 large garlic cloves, 1 minced
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Table salt and freshly ground pepper
1 European cucumber, very thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
40 1/2- inch-thick baguette slices, toasted

1
Put the beans in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add the 2 whole garlic cloves, thyme sprigs and bay leaf and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
2
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Transfer the beans, garlic and cooking liquid to a food processor and puree. Press the puree through a coarse strainer into a bowl. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice and season with table salt and pepper.
3
Spread the cucumber slices in a large glass baking dish. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic with the vinegar, sugar, kosher salt and crushed red pepper; stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and toss. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
4
Just before serving, spread each slice of toast with white bean puree and top with cucumber slices. Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve.
5
Notes: One Serving: Calories 112 kcal, Total Fat 9 gm, Saturated Fat 3 gm

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound navy beans, soaked overnight and drained, 3 large garlic cloves, 1 minced, 2 thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, White Bean Crostini With Spicy Cucumbers 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.

White Bean Crostini With Spicy Cucumbers

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