Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives

Submitted by Bev I Am

"Makes a great appetizer for parties!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 31mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1 cup dried great northern beans
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded,chopped
• 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
• 5 -6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature (such as Montrachet)

directions

1. Place beans in large saucepan.
2. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Cover and remove from heat.
5. Let stand 1 hour.
6. Drain beans; return to pan.
7. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.
8. Bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
10. Drain and cool.
11. Transfer 1 1/2 cups beans to medium bowl (reserve remaining beans for another use).
12. Mix in tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil and garlic.
13. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14. Preheat broiler.
15. Place bread on baking sheet.
16. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil.
17. Broil until golden, about 1 minute.
18. Spread with cheese.
19. Top with bean mixture.

Reviews

[Danl1058]

This very well may be the perfect food! It's got it all...and flavor too! Try it, you'll love it!!

 

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

Really, really tasty. I did not use any olive oil at all, and did not miss it a bit. When I started making this recipe, I was startled to find that there were no instructions to add vinegar. So I initially left it out and included some balsamic vinegar on the table to serve. Had a couple bites without it and although I don't think you'll necessarily need it I still added some to mine (as did my BF). I recommend adding very little though, maybe a couple of tablespoons, depending on your taste preferences. Although it would make a great appetizer (no doubt it would be a popular one), it's a little messy to eat without a plate. (You may want to hollow out the baguette which would help the toppings stay in place.) Thanks very much Bev, I will be making this again! I love bruschetta and I sure loved this version! Excellent!

 

[Clay in Iowa]

This is a GREAT appitizer. It's not to heavy nor is it too spicy. I've made this on several occasions. Easy to make and everyone loves it. I origionally found it in Bon Appetit September 1998. Thanks for reminding of it. I was looking for something easy to make for a party this weekend.