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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

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

  • Can add in red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Substitute or add in thyme, rosemary, oregano (fresh or dried). 
Keyword appetizer, bruschetta, tuscany