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!

Course Appetizer, Cook with Meg recipes, Snack

Key Ingredient Beans

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 266

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 notes)
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped cherry or Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley (see notes)
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
1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta, goat or Parmesan cheese and/or balsamic glaze, optional toppings

Instructions

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!

Notes

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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