White Bean Bruschetta
Serves4 (3 slices each)
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tomatoes cubed
Directions
- Slice the baguette on the diagonal into thin slices (about 12 slices ).
- In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.
- Place the bread slices in the pan and cook on medium high heat until sizzling and golden. Before flipping the bread, add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and cook the second side until golden.
- For the topping, cook the onions and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until the onions are soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, basil and oregano and cook another minute or two, until fragrant.
- Add beans and continue cooking for another five minutes on low heat. Add the tomatoes and turn off the heat, allowing tomatoes to warm without cooking.
- Scoop heaping spoonfuls of the tomato-bean mixture onto the grilled bread and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
Serve as appetizer or side dish with pasta.
Nutrition Facts
White Bean Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 716mg
30%
Potassium 655mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 65g
22%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 8g
Protein 15g
30%
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
20%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
10%
Iron
33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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