Whole-Wheat Crostini With White Beans

Tip: Combine any remaining bean mixture with pasta or brown rice for a quick and easy dinner.
Serves 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total times: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• ½ cup chopped onion
  
• 1 tsp cup low-sodium chicken broth ( or vegetable stock)
  
• 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  
• Zest of 1 lemon
  
• 8 slices (½ inch each) whole-wheat baguette, toasted
  
• 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
  
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
  

Preparation:

• Combine olive oil and onion in a medium skillet. Sauté over medium for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  
• Add rosemary, broth, and beans to the onions. Slimmer gently for another 5 minutes or until broth is reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
  
• Fold in parsley and lemon zest. Top each baguette slice with a tomato slice and 2 tbsp of the bean mixture. Garnish with pine nuts and serve.
  

Make 2 (4 crostini) Servings:
Weight Loss Recipes Amount per Serving: 252 calories, 9 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 32 g carbs, 11 g protein, 8 g fiber, 137 mg calcium, 4 mg iron, 43 mg sodium