White Bean Crostini

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Place bread on an ungreased
  3. 3
    . 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.

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