Create a little variety in your appetizers with three takes on bruschetta: white bean, tapenade with anchovies, and fresh tomato.
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ingredients
Bruschetta
16
slices French bread, sliced ½-inch thick
Olive oil
White Bean
1
cup cooked white beans, if using canned, rinsed and drained
1
Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
Tbsp olive oil
1
Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
Tapenade
1
cup black nicoise olives, pitted
1
Tbsp capers
3
cloves garlic
2
anchovy fillets
1
Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼
cup olive oil
Fresh Tomato
2
tomatoes, finely diced
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
Tbsp olive oil
2
Tbsp fresh basil chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground pepper
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directions
Step 1
Brush bread with olive oil on one side and grill oiled side down until golden brown. Top with the white beans, tapenade and tomatoes.
Step 2
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Step 4
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.