WHITE BEAN CROSTINI

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A buttery bean puree showcasing the fresh flavors of garlic and thyme tops golden slices of French bread. The versatile appetizer never fails to win the approval of my guests.-Nancee Melin, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
Sliced ripe olives and additional fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the beans, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Add olives and thyme; process until blended. , Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon bean mixture. Garnish with olives and thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

tracy barker
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my crostini turned out soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nino Ratiani
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These crostini are delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Ben Omari
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I love these crostini! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.


Katie strait
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These crostini are the perfect way to use up leftover white beans. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Radhika Neupane
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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but these crostini were surprisingly delicious. The combination of flavors was perfect.


Alx Alx
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Axel Diaz
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I made these crostini for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Bessie Mcfadden
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I followed the recipe and the crostini turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The topping was flavorful and delicious.


Huzaifa Altaf
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These crostini are delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Afra nur
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I love these crostini! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.


Joel Edwin
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These crostini are the perfect way to use up leftover white beans. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Asiyanbi Marvelous
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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but these crostini were surprisingly delicious. The combination of flavors was perfect.


Sonu Lovely
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Sunil Mahadeo
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I made these crostini for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Joshua Spencer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crostini turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the topping was flavorful and delicious.


Lina Jue
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These crostini are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're light and flavorful, and they're easy to make ahead of time.


Md Minhas miya Md Minhas miya
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I'm not usually a fan of white beans, but these crostini changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive!


Vain Valadigmo
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I love the combination of flavors in these crostini. The white beans are creamy and mild, the tomatoes are sweet and juicy, and the pesto adds a nice herby flavor.


Mis Moyna
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These white bean crostini were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.