Bruschetta with White Beans
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
 
Ingredients
  • 12 - ½" slices of thick-crusted Italian bread
  • 1 or 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 15.5 ounce can cannellini beans
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. For the bruschetta, grill or toast bread for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Rub one side of bread with the cut side of garlic.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. For topping, drain beans in a colander, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the liquid. Set aside.
  5. In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic.
  6. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Add beans, reserved liquid, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.
  8. Lower heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, mixing constantly until beans are heated through.
  9. Put beans in a serving bowl and place in the center of a platter.
  10. Arrange bruschetta around bowl.
  11. Serve.
Recipe by Ciao Chow Bambina at https://ciaochowbambina.com/bruschetta-with-white-beans/