Bon Appetit/December 2005

White Bean Bruschetta with Arugula and Red Onions

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
32 each


INGREDIENTS:
2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained, divided 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, divided 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup paper-thin slices red onions 1 sourdough baguette, cut crosswise into thirty-two 1/3-inch-thick slices 1 cup (slightly packed) baby arugula



1 Blend 2 cups beans, 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and thyme in processor until almost smooth. Add remaining beans. Using on/off turns, blend until beans are barely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Whisk vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil in bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix in onion. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
3 Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 4 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Using garlic press, press 3 garlic cloves into oil. Whisk to blend. Arrange bread slices on rimmed baking sheet; brush with garlic oil. Bake until bottoms begin to crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheet at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours.
4 Mix arugula into onion and dressing. Spread bean mixture on each bread slice. Top with arugula and onion.

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