This Bruschetta with White Bean Spread is the perfect appetizer or lunch recipe. It has all the familiar flavours of bruschetta but with some added protein from the white beans to keep things balanced.
How to make Bruschetta with White Bean Spread
Ingredients you’ll need for the bruschetta:
Cherry tomatoes: these are a great option when you’re making this recipe outside of tomato season. If tomatoes are in season, your local variety is always the most flavourful!
Basil
Red onion
Baguette (or whole grain crackers)
Garlic
Parmesan cheese or balsamic glaze for serving
Ingredients you’ll need for the white bean spread:
2 cups navy beans
Olive oil
Salt
Garlic
Lemon juice
Rosemary
How to make Bruschetta with White Bean Spread
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl. Add salt to the tomatoes and mix. Let sit for 10 mins. This will help pull out the excess water from the tomatoes.
After 10 minutes (or longer if you have the time), strain the excess water. Add the remaining bruschetta ingredients to the bowl mix until evenly combined.
While you’re waiting for the tomatoes to strain, add the white bean spread ingredients to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
If you’re using a baguette or fresh loaf of bread, cut the loaf into slices and brush one side with olive oil. Broil in your oven until lightly toasted.
Serve this bruschetta at your next gathering or pack it for lunch this week!
Enjoy! ?
Bruschetta with White Bean Spread
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This Bruschetta with White Bean Spread is the perfect appetizer or lunch recipe. It has all the familiar flavours of bruschetta but with some added protein from the white beans to keep things balanced.
Ingredients
Bruschetta:
1 container of cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup basil, chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 baguette
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1 clove garlic, minced
Parmesan cheese or balsamic glaze for serving
White bean spread:
2 cups navy beans
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl. Add salt to the tomatoes and mix. Let sit for 10 mins.
- After 10 minutes (or longer if you have the time), strain the excess water. Add the remaining bruschetta ingredients to the bowl mix until evenly combined.
- While you’re waiting for the tomatoes to strain, add the white bean spread ingredients to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- If you’re using a baguette or fresh loaf of bread, slice and brush one side with olive oil. Broil in your oven until lightly toasted.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Non-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
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