| | Tuscan White Bean Crostini
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as great Northern or cannellini), rinsed and drained 1/3 cup of finely chopped roasted red bell pepper 1/3 cup of finely chopped onion 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of bottled minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 18 French bread slices, about 1/4 inch thick
Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, parsley, oil, garlic, oregano and black pepper in small bowl. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Arrange bread slices in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted. Remove; cool completely. Top each toasted bread slice with about 3 tablespoons of bean mixture. Makes 6 servings |
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