Cannellini Bean, Tomato & Fresh Basil Crostini
Serves 16 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 large cloves garlic, slivered
• 1/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1 pinch Eden Black Pepper
• 15 ounces Eden Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans, drained, reserve 2 Tbsp. bean liquid
• 1/2 cup organic tomatoes, diced
• 8 whole fresh basil leaves, sliced into 1/4 " strips
• 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 16 slices whole grain baguette, or Italian bread
Directions
Heat the oil in a medium skillet and sauté garlic until golden brown. Add pepper flakes, sea salt, black pepper, beans, bean cooking liquid and tomatoes. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the flame and mix in the lemon juice. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, and bake about 5 minutes, be careful not to burn. Remove and top slices with the bean and tomato mixture.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 106 calories, 3g fat (22% calories from fat), 4g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium