Authentic Tuscan White Bean Crostini Recipe | Delicious & Easy

INGREDIENTS

2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini), rinsed and drained 1/2 large red bell pepper, finely chopped or 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 18 slices French bread, about 1/4 inch thick

PREPARATION:

1. Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in large bowl.
2. 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.
3. Arrange bread slices in single layer on large ungreased baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted. Cool completely.
4. Top each toasted bread slice with about 3 tablespoons bean mixture.

This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 800 mg Protein 15 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 57 g Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 4 g Calories from Fat 12 % Calories 317 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 1 Starch 2 Fat 1/2