White Bean and Rosemary Crostini
Infused with aromatic rosemary, this white bean spread works on toasted baguette slices or with vegetable slicks.
Ingredients (14)
- Crostini:
- 1 baguette, cut on an angle in 1/4-inch slices (18 slices)
- 4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 garlic clove, cut into halves
- Spread:
- 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- To prepare the crostini, brush baguette slices on both sides, and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle very lightly with salt. Bake until beginning to crisp and color, 6 to 8 minutes. Rub crostini immediately with the cut garlic clove.
- To prepare the spread, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add drained beans and saute 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Mash the beans with the back of a fork to make a rough puree. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Thin the puree with 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as desired.
- Transfer spread to a serving bowl, garnish with a rosemary sprig, and serve warm with the crostini.
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- 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
- 3-4 Dashes Bitters
- Rosemary Sprig Garnish
- 2 Jalapeño Slices (Optional)
- Candied Ginger Garnish (Optional)
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