This White Bean & Rosemary Crostini is a creamy, savory spread ideal for elegant entertaining or cozy appetizers. Featuring cannellini beans blended with garlic, lemon, and rosemary, this dish brings a balance of brightness and earthiness on every crisp slice of baguette. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, it’s a perfect pairing for wine nights or holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, it delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon rind (grated )
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried))
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 baguette (sliced)
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Garlic
- In a small pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2: Blend Spread
- In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, sautéed garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Toast Bread
- Lightly toast the baguette slices until golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes in a 400°F oven or under a broiler.
Step 4: Assemble & Serve
- Spread the white bean mixture onto toasted baguette slices. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Toast baguette slices with olive oil for extra crispness
- Substitute cannellini beans with great northern beans
- Add a drizzle of olive oil before serving for richness
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for texture
- Add cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes for heat
- Blend beans smooth or leave slightly chunky for texture
- Rub toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before topping
- Garnish with extra fresh rosemary or parsley
- Serve warm or at room temperature
- Excellent paired with olives or cured vegetables
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.6gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.8mg
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