Bean Bruschetta
A hearty, protein-rich bruschetta featuring white beans, fresh herbs, and tomatoes, all piled high on toasted baguette slices for the ultimate pulse-powered snack or appetizer!
- Pulse
- Beans
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
- Makes
- 6-8 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size 1/6 of recipe
- Calories 266
- Fat 12 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 6 mg
- Carbohydrate 31 g
- Fibre 6 g
- Sugars 3 g
- Protein 9 g
- Sodium 328 mg
- Potassium 370 mg
- Iron 2.5 mg
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil, divided
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, peeled & cut in half, optional
- 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned white beans, drained & rinsed (see tips)
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped cherry or Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley (see tips)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder (or 1 clove, minced)
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
- Optional toppings: 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta, goat or Parmesan cheese and/or balsamic glaze
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brush up to 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil and a small sprinkle of salt and pepper on one or both sides of the baguette slices.
Arrange baguette slices on a prepared baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes, flipping over halfway if you brushed oil on both sides, until golden and crisp.
Remove from oven and rub the slices with the cut side of a clove of garlic for bonus flavour, if desired, and set aside.
While bread is toasting, combine white beans, tomatoes, chopped herb, remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently mix and taste/adjust for seasoning. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to marinate.
To assemble, spoon the tomato/bean mixture onto each toasted slice.
Garnish with optional cheese and/or balsamic glaze drizzle for an extra wow!
Tips
- White beans include great northern, white kidney, cannellini and navy beans.
- You can also use 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil or parsley instead of fresh!
- Make it a Big Bean Bruschetta Bash! Serve on a big board with extras like sliced cucumber, olives and fruit.
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