Pistachio and White Bean Crostini
If you're searching for a crostini recipe that's perfect for the holidays, this white bean crostini is a must-try! Featuring creamy white beans, nutty pistachios, and any toppings of choice like pomegranate seeds. Ready in just 20 minutes and super easy to customize for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1- 10 ounce baguette, sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch slices (about 24 slices)
- Olive oil spray
- 3/4 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios
- 1 can 15 ounce cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling at the end
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup toppings of your choice (I have pomegranate seeds shown in the photos, but you could also do dried cranberries, diced strawberries, microgreens, chopped apples, toasted almonds, chopped parsley, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190ºC). Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and toast in the oven for 4-6 minutes, or until slightly crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, add pistachios and pulse until finely chopped into small pieces. Remove 1/4 cup of the pistachios and set aside for garnish.
- To the same food processor with the remaining pistachios, add white beans, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until mostly smooth.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the white bean pistachio mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each slice with a sprinkle of any toppings of your choice (about 1 teaspoon) and a sprinkle of the reserved chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the crostini and serve immediately.
Notes
If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use a blender to create the white bean pistachio mixture. You may just need to scrape the sides in between blending to ensure everything is smooth.
If you end up with extra white bean pistachio mixture, you can serve it as a dip with veggies and chips—similar to a hummus.
If you prefer a thinner spread, you can add a small amount of water and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for pomegranate seeds as the topping. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 4crostinisCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.8mg
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