Crostini with White Beans and Basil

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Ingredients

  • • 1 baguette
  • • 1/4 c. peppery olive oil
  • • one 15. oz cans cannelini, drained and rinsed (or cook your own)
  • • juice of 1 Meyer lemon
  • • 1/3 c. basil, chiffonade
  • • 1 t. sea salt
  • • 1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Lightly mash the beans and mix in 2 T. of the olive oil, the lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Slice the baguette thinly, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. and brush with the remaining olive oil.
Toast until golden brown, and serve immediately.

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