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Trio of Bruschetta: Lemon Cannellini Bean
A creamy, lemony bruschetta topping that takes minutes to make. Great pantry bite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices of good quality crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta , sliced 1cm/0.5" thick, preferably slightly stale
- 1 garlic clove , halved (unpeeled)
- extra virgin olive oil , for drizzling
Cannellini and Lemon Topping
- 1 can cannellini beans (15oz/420g)
- zest of half a lemon
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp parsley , finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Bread
- Preheat a griddle pan or barbecue (grill side, not hotplate side) on high.
- Place bread on the barbecue or griddle pan, and cook each side until nicely toasted and golden brown with char lines. You can also toast the bread in a toaster or grill/broil.
- Remove from heat and rub the surface of the bread lightly with the garlic.
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Lemon Cannellini Topping
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Mash about half the beans with a fork - leave some of the beans whole for a bit of texture.
- Taste first before seasoning with salt and pepper (saltiness of beans depends on brand).
Assemble
- Spread topping onto bread. Garnish with extra parsley, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
Notes
- It is best to use slightly stale bread for bruschetta because then the grilled bread is crunchier and withstands the juices from the toppings better without going soggy. Soggy bruschetta is so disappointing!
- To make ahead, grill the bread and leave overnight (not in a container or covered in anyway) to dry out and become stale. This makes the bread even crunchier which is even more authentic. To serve, reheat in a moderate oven, then rub with garlic.
- This topping can be made a day ahead. Just make sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Nutrition per serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
146g
Calories
195cal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34.5g
(12%)
Protein
11.3g
(23%)
Fat
0.7g
(1%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
6.2g
(25%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 146g | |
| Calories | 195cal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.5g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.3g | 23% |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 6.2g | 25% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.