Cannellini Crostini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 loaf french baguette , day old, thinly sliced
15 oz cooked cannellini beans , save some cooking liquid (or equivalent amount drained canned beans, liquid reserved)
6 roasted garlic cloves, minced ( read *note)
1 tbsp sherry wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt , to taste
1 -2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , to taste plus additional
extra virgin olive oil , for toasting and garnish
spanish paprika
fresh italian parsley, very finely minced
red onion ring, thinly sliced (use the smaller inner rings)

Directions:

*NOTE: A word of advice: Using roasted garlic mellowed the flavor. Using unroasted garlic will in my opinion overpower the flavor however. DO NOT use jarred roasted garlic.
In a mixing bowl, combine the white beans, garlic, sherry vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil. Add a little bit of the cooking bean liquid if necessary to help in blending. Be careful not to add too much liquid though!
Mash the bean mixture with a fork until very smooth. If you think it is necessary to add again a very small amount of the bean cooking liquid to help in mashing, then do so.
Cover the bean mixture and allow to sit at least 1 hour. I recommend tasting and adjusting seasonings after standing time.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil on both sides, and toast in the skillet until it is lightly browned on both sides; approximately 2 minutes per side. (Alternatively, you can broil the baguette slices, but you need to be [[really]] careful not to burn the bread!).
Top each slice with some of the bean mixture.
Arrange the crostini slices on a pretty platter. Add a sprinkle of paprika over the slices, very lightly drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top of the toasted slices, garnish artfully with the fresh parsley and a smattering of red onion rings.
Serve immediately.
Prep and cooking times are estimated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	58.62 Kcal (245 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.26g	3%
Sodium	85.73mg	4%
Potassium	16.6mg	0%
Total Carbs	7.61g	3%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	2.13g	4%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	8.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	124.23 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.8g	3%
Sodium	181.69mg	4%
Potassium	35.19mg	0%
Total Carbs	16.14g	3%
Sugars	0.13g	0%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	7%
Protein	4.51g	4%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	2%
Iron	1mg	3%
Calcium	18.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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