Description
This white bean bruschetta is loaded with creamy cannellini beans, fresh basil, and juicy tomatoes. It's super refreshing, quick, and so so tasty. Load it on top of some toasted french bread and it's the perfect easy appetizer.
Ingredients
For the bread:
1 French baguette or other loaf of crusty bread
1/4 cup olive oil
For the topping:
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into ribbons
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cannellini beans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch thick slices and place onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the topping ingredients to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Once the bread is toasted to your preference, top each slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately!
Notes
Nutrition facts are only an estimate.
To make this bruschetta ahead of time, stir together all of the components except for the basil, then store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you're ready to serve, add the basil, then heat the bread and top it with the bruschetta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 657 mg
- Fat: 15.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
