Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Fresh Basil Crostini

Name: Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Fresh Basil Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 large cloves garlic, slivered; 1/4 teaspoon EDEN Sea Salt; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 15 oz. EDEN Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons bean liquid; 1/4 cup any EDEN Diced Tomatoes, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid; 8 whole fresh basil leaves, sliced into 1/4 " strips; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 16 slices whole grain baguette or Italian bread

Author:: Eden Foods
Publish date:: Nov 19, 2015

These bite sized Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Fresh Basil Crostini appetizers are the perfect accompaniment to an Italian inspired meal. You can find these ingredients and more at Eden.

20minDuration
10minCook Time
10minPrep Time
16Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 large cloves garlic, slivered
1/4 teaspoon EDEN Sea Salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
15 oz. EDEN Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons bean liquid
1/4 cup any EDEN Diced Tomatoes, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons liquid
8 whole fresh basil leaves, sliced into 1/4 " strips
2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
16 slices whole grain baguette or Italian bread

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and sauté garlic until golden brown. Add pepper flakes, sea salt, black pepper, beans, bean cooking liquid and tomatoes. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the flame and mix in the lemon juice. Set aside.

3. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, and bake about 5 minutes, be careful not to burn. Remove and top slices with the bean and tomato mixture.

Find this recipe and more at Eden Foods.