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.

Makes 15 (2 slice) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 158
Sodium: 323mg
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g

Mediterranean White Bean Bruschetta

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (15 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt, divided
30 large basil leaves

Directions

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 1 teaspoon of the spiced sea salt 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 1/2 teaspoon spiced sea salt.

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