Caramelized Onion White Bean Toasts

Name: Garlic Herb White Bean Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 18 crostini
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 loaf baguette; 2 cans cannellini beans; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium lemon; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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Thinly slice the onions. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring to coat.
5 minMedium heat
2
Cook the onions, stirring every few minutes, until deeply golden and soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water if the pan becomes dry or the onions start sticking.
25 minMedium-low heat
3
Drain and rinse the beans. In a bowl, mash them with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and water until mostly smooth.
3 minRoom temperature
4
Wipe out the skillet and heat it over medium heat. Toast the sourdough slices in batches until crisp and lightly browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6 minMedium heat
5
Spread the mashed beans over the toasted sourdough. Top with the caramelized onions and crumble the goat cheese over the top.
2 minRoom temperature

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Garlic Herb White Bean Crostini

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Heat the oven to 425°F. Slice the baguette into 18 diagonal pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5 min220°C
2
Bake the baguette slices for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until crisp at the edges and lightly golden.
7 min220°C
3
Drain and rinse the beans. Mash them with the garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth with some texture.
3 min
4
Spoon the bean mixture onto the toasted baguette slices. Return them to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until the topping is warmed through.
3 min220°C
5
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
1 min