Watercress & Roasted Garlic Crostini
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
1 whole wheat baguette, cut on bias into 16 slices
2 Tablespoons olive oil, split
2 bulbs garlic
1 can (16 ounce) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and bottom stems removed
1/4 cup minced red onion or radishes
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place baguette slices on cookie sheet and brush with 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
- Cut 1/4 inch off top of garlic bulbs, drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and wrap in foil.
- Put bread and garlic in oven until bread is toasted (6-8 mins) and garlic is soft (25-30 mins).
- Mash beans with roasted garlic, salt and pepper.
- Spread bean mixture on toasted bread slices.
- Top with watercress, red onion and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Facts |
| Serv. size 2 crostini (86g) |
| Servings 8 |
| Calories 171 |
Fat Cal. 40 |
| |
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are
based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
|
| Amount/Serving |
% DV* |
Amount/Serving |
%DV* |
|
| Total Fat |
4g |
8% |
Total Carb. |
27g |
8% |
Sat. Fat |
1g |
4% |
Fiber |
4g |
15% |
Trans Fats |
0g |
|
Sugars |
1g |
|
| Cholest. |
0mg |
0% |
Protein |
7g |
|
| Sodium |
192mg |
8% |
|
|
|
|
| Vitamin A |
4% |
Vit. C |
8% |
Calcium |
6% |
Iron |
15% |
|
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