This is an ideal party appetizer. It's light, flavorful and can be prepared a day ahead. Store toasted bread slices at room temperature in a resealable plastic bag. Keep bean mixture refrigerated.
15m
PREP TIME
8m
COOK TIME
146
CALORIES
7
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 15 (2 slices)
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped (2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Italian Bruschetta Seasoning Mix, divided
- 30 large basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice bread on the diagonal into 30 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Brush with 4 tablespoons of the oil. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack
- 2 Place beans, tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix in medium bowl; mix until well blended
- 3 To serve, place a basil leaf on each bread slice. Top each with about 1 tablespoon bean mixture. Sprinkle all lightly with remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning mix
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