Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta on a Grilled Baguette
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Serves: 12-16
Start your meal off right with this uber-healthy take on bruschetta. Save time, but don’t skimp on nutrition by incorporating canned, chopped tomatoes. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 110, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 65mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 4g, Vitamin A: 6%, Vitamin C: 10%, Calcium: 4%, Iron: 6%
Ingredients
- 1 (15-OZ.) CAN PETITE CUT DICED TOMATOES
- ½ CUP SMALL CANNED WHITE BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
- 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 1 TABLESPOON WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR
- 1 TABLESPOON SNIPPED ROSEMARY
- 1 TEASPOON MINCED GARLIC + 1 CLOVE GARLIC, HALVED
- SEA SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER TO TASTE
- 12 TO 16 BAGUETTE SLICES
- OLIVE OIL COOKING SPRAY
- 1 TABLESPOON PINE NUTS, TOASTED
- FRESHLY SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE
Instructions
- DRAIN TOMATOES IN A FINE MESH STRAINER AND PLACE IN A MEDIUM BOWL.
- LET STAND FOR 5 MINUTES THEN DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED LIQUID.
- STIR IN BEANS, OLIVE OIL, VINEGAR, ROSEMARY AND MINCED GARLIC.
- SEASON TO TASTE WITH SALT AND PEPPER AND SET ASIDE.
- RUB THE CUT SIDE OF THE GARLIC ONTO BAGUETTE SLICES AND SPRAY WITH OLIVE OIL COOKING SPRAY.
- GRILL OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR A MINUTE OR 2 ON EACH SIDE OR UNTIL NICELY GRILL MARKED AND CRISP.
- REMOVE AND LET COOL.
- PLACE EQUAL AMOUNTS OF TOMATO MIXTURE ON EACH BAGUETTE SLICE AND TOP WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN.