Saturday, March 6, 2010

White Bean and Thyme Crostini

Ingredients:

  • 8 baguette slices
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/3 C cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp warm water
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 475°
  • Arrange 8 (¼-inch-thick) baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Bake at 475° for 4 minutes or until golden.
  • Sauté ½ teaspoon minced garlic in 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Stir in 1⁄3 cup rinsed and drained cannellini beans, 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper; mash with a fork.
  • Add 1 tablespoon warm water and ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon on each baguette slice; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves


Author: Cookinglight.com
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