Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this Herbed White Bean Crostini, where creamy white beans blend harmoniously with toasted bread and fresh herbs. Each bite bursts with flavor, featuring zesty lemon and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. Perfect for gatherings, this dish not only impresses but is also incredibly simple to make. Treat your guests to a delightful experience that will have them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (12 oz), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
- In a mixing bowl, mash drained beans with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth yet chunky.
- Stir in additional olive oil for creaminess.
- Spread the herbed bean mixture generously on each crostini slice.
- Garnish with extra herbs or chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg