Olive Garden Bruschetta Cannellini

Submitted by Member 610488

"This is a copycat recipe of Olive Garden's Bruschetta Cannellini. Chill time of 1 hour is not included."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf Italian bread
• extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
• 2 garlic cloves, cut in half
• 2 small plum tomatoes, diced drained (garnish)
• 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped (garnish)

directions

1. In a food processor or blender, mix drained beans, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar and sour cream until smooth. Add olive oil slowly with blender or processor on. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour out into serving container and refrigerate approximately one hour.
2. Lightly pour both sides of bread with extra virgin olive oil. Grill bread on both sides.
3. Rub the grilled bread with cut half of garlic to infuse with garlic flavor.
4. Center the bowl of chilled cannellini mixture on a large platter. Stagger grilled bread slices around bowl. Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.