White Bean Bruschetta
Tuscany variation to bruschetta made with cannellini beans, lemon, garlic, and parsley.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
- 1 baguette
- 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 lemon including 1/2 tsp grated peel
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp parsley, finely chopped for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- red pepper flakes for spice optional
Preheat grill or broiler if using oven.
Smash the beans to desired textures. Add in parsley, lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt/pepper, and olive oil. Stir lightly with spoon.
Place bread on grill or in oven on sheet pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Rub with garlic if you like more garlic.
Either leave on the side for guests to serve themselves or spoon mixture onto bread right before serving.
- Can add in red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Substitute or add in thyme, rosemary, oregano (fresh or dried).
Keyword appetizer, bruschetta, tuscany