Bruschetta With White Bean Puree

Ingredients

• Black Olive Tapenade Or Strips Of Roasted Sweet Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Cooked Cannellini Beans Or 1 (16 oz.) Cans Good Quality Cannellini Beans, Drained
• 6 Slices Prosciutto, Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Onion, Minced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced, Plus One Peeled And Left Whole
• Salt & Pepper
• Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
• Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Parsley
• 8 Slices, Good Quality Italian Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   In frying pan, cook the prosciutto until it...: In frying pan, cook the prosciutto until it has browned.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook...: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook the onions until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.

3. 3

   Add the beans, salt and pepper, red pepper...: Add the beans, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and an additional 4 tablespoons olive oil and mix.

4. 4

   Cook for a minute or two to heat...: Cook for a minute or two to heat through, and then using a fork, lightly mash the beans.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and add the chopped...: Remove from the heat and add the chopped parsley.

6. 6

   If the mixture seems dry, add a little...: If the mixture seems dry, add a little more olive oil, or water.

7. 7

   Grill or broil the bread slices until they...: Grill or broil the bread slices until they are golden brown on both sides.

8. 8

   Pierce the whole garlic clove with a fork,...: Pierce the whole garlic clove with a fork, and rub the clove over one side of each of the bread slices.

9. 9

   Spread the garlic rubbed side of each bread...: Spread the garlic rubbed side of each bread slice with some of the bean mixture.

10. 10

    Top with either a dollop of live tapenade...: Top with either a dollop of live tapenade or pepper strips and lightly drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve.