CHERRY TOMATO & WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA

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Fresh tomatoes and creamy white beans tossed with basil, balsamic, and loads of garlic, then loaded onto crunchy golden toasts. Does it get any better than this?!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 French bread baguette (cut into 1/2-inch slices (for about 36 pieces))
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves (peeled and halved)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves
1 1/2 pints about 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed (I like cannellini beans)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup basil leaves (chiffonaded)
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)

Steps:

  • Make the toasts. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a large cookie sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lay the bread on the sheet. Brush the tops of each slice with the remaining 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 5-8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Rub each piece on both sides with cut sides of 2 or 3 cloves garlic. Set aside.
  • Make the cherry tomato and white bean salad. Set a small saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the 6 cloves minced garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute - just until the garlic is soft and beginning to turn golden (but not dark brown - that's burned!) Transfer the garlic and oil to a small bowl to cool.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, beans, balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Pour in the sauteed garlic, oil and all. Mix well. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. I like lots of extra pepper!
  • Serve piled on toasts.
  • The tomato salad keeps well refrigerated (in an airtight container) for up to 24 hours. It can keep for longer, but the tomatoes start to get a little mushy, which personally I don't love. The toasts keep well in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 24 hours (or can be frozen for several weeks).

Christian Thomson
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I made this bruschetta for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Pamela Rodriguez
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This bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Naethan Childres
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I'm always looking for new bruschetta recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


XDR _GANG
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This bruschetta is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Moataz Mohammad
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I love the pop of color that the cherry tomatoes add to this bruschetta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


EMILY ESPINOZA
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect light dinner.


Virgilinx Gustave
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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this bruschetta. The flavors all work really well together.


Marguerite Comerford
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This bruschetta is a great way to use up leftover cherry tomatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer.


khursheed channa
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I made this bruschetta for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Promise Okechukwu
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This is my new favorite bruschetta recipe. The combination of cherry tomatoes, white beans, and basil is perfect. I also love that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect for summer when I don't want to heat up the kitchen.


Malak Sanan
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I love this bruschetta! It's so simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make a double batch because it goes so quickly.


Annabelle Eggell
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Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were perfect. The white beans added a nice touch of protein and the basil was a great addition.


Mosa Makoti
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This bruschetta is a delightful summer appetizer! The cherry tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the white beans add a creamy texture, and the basil and garlic give it a bright, herbaceous flavor. I will definitely be making this again!