Bruschetta with Fresh Tomatoes and White Beans
This fresh and flavorful white bean bruschetta combines juicy tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, served over crisp toasted bread. An easy appetizer that's perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic add more if you like
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- fresh ground Black Pepper to taste
- 6 leaves basil cut into thin strips
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and add them to a medium bowl.
- Drain and rinse the cannellini beans and add them to the tomatoes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the olive oil and grated garlic. Give everything a good toss to bring all those fresh flavors together.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the tomato and bean mixture and toss to combine. Cover and let the flavors mingle for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.Before serving, bring the mixture to room temperature and gently toss in the freshly chopped basil or your favorite fresh herbs. Serve over toasted bread or crostini.
Assembling Bruschetta
- Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and spoon the tomato and white bean topping over each piece, making sure to include some of the flavorful juices from the bowl. The juices will soak into the crisp toast, adding even more flavor. If there isn't enough juice for drizzling, finish the bruschetta with a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add a final crack of black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh basil for a beautiful finishing touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 3piecesCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 269mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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