Mediterranean White Bean Bruschetta
Bruschetta, with range of colors and bright flavors, make entertaining easy.
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 can (15 oz.) white beans, rinsed and well drained
1/4 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
1 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
1 baguette, sliced into 16 (1/2-inch) pieces, lightly toasted
1/2 to 2/3 cup Contadina® Pizza Sauce or Pizza Squeeze
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add rosemary and garlic. Cook 1 minute; add beans. Cook 5 minutes. Lightly mash beans with a fork.
Stir together bean mixture with peppers and olives in a medium bowl; set aside. Stir together parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl; set aside.
Spread each bread slice with 1 to 2 tsp. pizza sauce and top with 1 Tbsp. bean mixture. Sprinkle with parsley-lemon mixture.
VARIATION: For White Bean & Artichoke Bruschetta, prepare recipe as directed, except omit roasted red bell peppers and black olives and add 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts and 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese to bean mixture, in Step 2.