Med Veg - Bruschetta with Cannelini Beans, Bitter Greens, and Tomatoes

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Bruschetta with Cannelini Beans, Bitter Greens, and Tomatoes

 

Recipe By :Donna Klein

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 large garlic cloves -- 1 finely chopped, 1 halved

1 cup cooked cannelini beans -- or about 2/3 of a 15 oz can,

rinsed and drained (or Great Northern or navy beans)

1/4 cup vegetable broth

salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

about 6 (1/2-inch thick) slices Italian

bread -- lightly toasted or grilled on one side

1/2 cup packed stemmed and chopped arugula

escarole, dandelion, endive, watercress,

or other bitter greens

1 medium ripe tomato (about 6 oz) -- seeded and chopped

coarse salt (optional)

 

In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-low heat. Add the

chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, salt,

and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to

medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is

thickened and very creamy, about 10 minutes.

 

Rub the toasted sides of the bread with the flat sides of the garlic halves.

Top each slice evenly with the bean mixture, using about 2 tablespoons per

piece; top with the greens. Sprinle with a little coarse salt, if using, or

additional table salt and another grinding of pepper. Drizzle each puece with

1/2 teaspoon of the remaining oil and serve at once.

 

Description:

" Double the recipe, and you have a casual, open-faced sandwich dish to

serve 6 for lunch or a light supper. "

Source:

" The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen "

Copyright:

" 2001 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 90 Calories; 5g Fat (47.0% calories from

fat); 3g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol; 70mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

 

NOTES : An appetizer, but double the recipe, and you have a casual open-faced

sandwich dish to serve six for lunch or a light supper.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0