Cannellini beans are also known as Italian white kidney beans. If they are not available in your supermarket, you may substitute Great Northern beans.
Ingredients (makes 6 servings)
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped or 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 18 French bread slices, about ¼ inch thick
Method
- Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in large bowl
- Whisk together vinegar, parsley, oil, garlic, oregano and black pepper in small bowl. Pour over bean mixture, toss to coat. Cover, refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Arrange bread slices in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted. Remove, cool completely.
- Top each toasted bread slice with about 3 tablespoons of bean mixture
