White Bean and Basil Bruschetta

Directions

Mix olive oil, vinegar, and pepper flakes in a bowl. With a small whisk mix rapidly to emulsify into a creamy dressing. This should take about 15 seconds and insures that the emulsified dressing will coat the beans. Add the garlic, then fold in the beans and basil, reserving a little of the basil for garnishing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for a few minutes while you grill or toast the bread. To assemble , spoon the beans onto toasted bread, drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Ingredients

• 2 c. cooked cannellini beans
• 5 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 5 T. good quality balsamic vinegar
• 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 T. basil leaves (chiffonade)
• 1-2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
• salt and pepper
• 2-4 slices of day old rustic bread, grilled or toasted
• Serves 2.

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