Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs 🍅🌿
Recipe Overview
- Name: Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Description: Enjoy the delightful combination of white beans, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs on crispy, toasted bread.
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Servings: 4
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 230.4
- Fat Content: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 409.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.7g
- Fiber Content: 7.1g
- Sugar Content: 5.4g
- Protein Content: 10.3g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beefsteak tomatoes |
| 3/4 | Italian tomato |
| 1/4 | Cannellini beans |
| 2 | Cucumbers |
| 1 | Green onions |
| 1 | Oregano leaves |
| – | Fresh basil |
| – | Coarse salt |
| 8 | Black pepper |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 4 | Extra virgin olive oil |
Instructions
1. Prepare the Topping
- Combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate the topping mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
2. Prepare the Bruschetta
- Toast or broil the bread slices until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Cut the garlic clove in half and generously rub it over one side of each toasted bread slice.
- Brush each side of the bread slices with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3. Assemble and Serve
- While the bread is still hot, spoon the prepared white bean and herb mixture generously over each slice of bruschetta.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors with each bite!
Notes
- This bruschetta recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite herbs and vegetables.
- For added freshness, drizzle a touch of balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of beans or bread for variations on this classic Italian appetizer.
- Serve as an appetizer, light lunch, or alongside your favorite pasta dish for a complete meal.
Enjoy this healthy and delicious bruschetta with white beans, tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a delightful culinary experience! 🍴
