Cannellini Beans And Garlic Bruschetta Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden, about 1 minute. Spread with cheese; top with bean mixture. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, process the cannellini beans and 1 garlic clove until smooth.
• Slowly add the 1/4 of olive oil with the motor running.
• Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Heat a grill pan.
• Grill the slices of bread until distinct grill marks form.
• Brush with the remaining olive oil, and rub with the remaining garlic clove.
• Spread the beans over the bruschetta, and sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sage and thyme. Add the tomatoes. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the beans. Simmer until the tomatoes are tender and the juices evaporate by half, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in the prosciutto, being careful not to overcook the prosciutto. Season the beans, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the arugula or mixed baby greens over a platter. Spoon the beans over the greens and serve.

Steps:

• In a large skillet start the garlic in cold oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. To the skillet add the escarole, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes, or until the escarole is tender, stir in the cannellini beans. Heat through.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and anchovy fillets, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beans and herbs. Cook until beans are warm, about 3 minutes. Spoon mixture onto bruschetta slices, and drizzle with oil.