White Bean Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 (10-ounce) French bread baguette, cut into 24 (1/2-inch-thick) slices

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Place parsley, juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and beans in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly add oil through food chute. Add 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon at a time; process until creamy.
3. Place bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve with white bean spread.