Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Tartines
The perfect recipe to enjoy any time of day, these savory toasts feature an easy basil-infused bean spread that is also delicious as a dip for veggies and chips. A refreshing topping of tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions adds brightness to the bread and conjures up daydreams of enjoying breakfast.
Piled high with chopped veggies, these tartines are a salad and a sandwich all rolled into one. A savory bean spread is topped with sweet tomatoes and refreshing cucumber that bring to mind the warm summer months with every bite. Fresh basil gives them Mediterranean flair, but you could also flavor them with cilantro, mint, parsley, or any combination of fresh herbs that you enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups cooked)
- 1½ cups chopped, peeled, and seeded cucumber
- ½ cup sliced scallions
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup whole fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 slices sprouted whole grain bread, lightly toasted
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl stir together ½ cup of the beans, the cucumber, ¼ cup of the scallions, the tomatoes, and the 2 tablespoons sliced basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- For bean spread, in a blender or food processor combine the remaining 1 cup beans and ¼ cup scallions with the ½ cup whole basil leaves, the lemon juice, garlic, and 1 tablespoon hot water. Cover and blend until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble, spread each toasted bread slice with 3 tablespoons of the bean spread. Top with cucumber mixture and garnish with additional basil leaves.
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