Sage and white bean crostini

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 ounces Dried white kidney beans; see * Note
2 Garlic cloves; peeled
¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Olive oil for brushing
4 Sage leaves; plus more
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
1 Baguette; sliced
Lemon slices; optional

Directions

* Note: Two fifteen-ounce cans of beans may be substituted for the dried beans. Drain and rinse canned beans; proceed to step three.

Rinse and pick over beans. In a medium saucepan, cover beans with water, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Transfer to a heat-resistant surface, and let beans stand in water, uncovered, 1 hour.

Drain beans; add fresh water to cover beans by two inches. Return to medium heat. Simmer, covered, until soft and tender, about 50 minutes. Allow beans to cool slightly. Drain beans, reserving liquid.

Place beans, garlic, olive oil, sage, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a food processor; puree until smooth. If too thick, thin to desired consistency with reserved bean liquid. Transfer to a covered container; chill.

To serve, brush bread with olive oil, and toast. Garnish spread with sage leaves or lemon slices, and serve the toasts on the side.

Serves 12 to 14.

Source: "Martha Stewart Living - <www.marthastewart.com>" S(Formatted for MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@..." Per serving: 144 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1½ Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: Martha Stewart

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