Quick Fix Crostini With White Beans Food

WHITE BEAN-POMEGRANATE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds and 1 tablespoon each sherry vinegar, chopped parsley and honey; season with salt and pepper. Cook 1 chopped shallot and 3 chopped garlic cloves in a skillet with olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in one drained 15-ounce can cannellini beans plus 1/4 cup reserved liquid from the can and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes. Smash, then spread on toasted baguette slices; top with the pomegranate mixture, a drizzle of olive oil and some orange zest.

WHITE BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the beans, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Add olives and thyme; process until blended. , Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon bean mixture. Garnish with olives and thyme if desired.

WHITE BEANS AND ROSEMARY CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat a fireplace to medium heat. Adjust the grill racks over the flame and heat a heavy Dutch oven over the rack. Alternatively, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Once hot, add the oil to the saucepan. Add the pancetta and render some of its fat. Add the rosemary and garlic, and saute until fragrant. Stir in the beans, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Mash the beans with the back of a wooden spoon. Don't mash them all smooth, you want some texture.
• Toast the baguette slices. Serve the beans on top of the toasted baguette. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.