White Bean and Rosemary Crostini

Infused with aromatic rosemary, this white bean spread works on toasted baguette slices or with vegetable slicks.

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (14)

  • Crostini:
  • 1 baguette, cut on an angle in 1/4-inch slices (18 slices)
  • 4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 garlic clove, cut into halves
  • Spread:
  • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. To prepare the crostini, brush baguette slices on both sides, and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle very lightly with salt. Bake until beginning to crisp and color, 6 to 8 minutes. Rub crostini immediately with the cut garlic clove.
  3. To prepare the spread, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add drained beans and saute 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Mash the beans with the back of a fork to make a rough puree. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Thin the puree with 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as desired.
  4. Transfer spread to a serving bowl, garnish with a rosemary sprig, and serve warm with the crostini.