Garlicky White Bean Crostini

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    5 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    6

Perfect for last-minute entertaining, these simple crostini deliver delicious flavors. Serve as an appetizer, starter or snack.

Recipe tags: garlic base, easy difficulty, app, vegetarian, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup olive oil, divided
2 tsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
Pinch hot pepper flakes
24 baguette rounds
2 cup arugula
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat broiler to high and position rack in center of oven.

  • 2

    In food processor, purée beans, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Roasted Garlic Base, rosemary and hot pepper flakes until smooth.

  • 3

    Arrange baguette rounds in single layer on baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden and toasted.

  • 4

    Spread dip over baguette rounds. Sprinkle with Parmesan; top with arugula. Drizzle with remaining oil.

Alternatively, use as a dip, and serve with chips, crackers and/or vegetable crudités.