Simple White Bean Crostini
Makes about 30 pieces
Time 35 min
The white bean spread comes together with items you can keep on hand in the pantry. Use ready-made crostini or make your own by toasting thin slices of baguette.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 (15.0-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 30 prepared crostini
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Method
Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add beans, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more; transfer to a food processor.
Add 1/2 cup water and purée until smooth. (If spread seems too thick, add more water as needed.)
Spread warm bean mixture on crostini, sprinkle cheese and parsley evenly over the top and serve.
Spread can be made up to a day in advance, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently reheated before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 pieces, 130 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 11g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 8g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 (15.0-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 30 prepared crostini
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish