Rustic Tuscan Tomato and White Bean Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 loaf rustic Italian bread, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, halved

• 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
3. 03
   Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
4. 04
   Remove the toasted bread from the oven and rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
5. 05
   In a medium bowl, combine the cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
6. 06
   Top each crostini with a generous spoonful of the tomato and white bean mixture.
7. 07
   Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top of each crostini before serving.
8. 08
   Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crunchy.