Bitter Greens and White Bean Crostini

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Drizzle the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   While the bread is toasting, rinse and drain the cannellini beans. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Add the rinsed cannellini beans to the skillet. Mash about half of the beans with the back of a wooden spoon to create a creamier texture. Season with salt and pepper.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Add the mixed bitter greens to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the greens are just wilted. Stir in the red pepper flakes.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Once the baguette slices are toasted, rub each slice with the remaining raw garlic clove for extra flavor. Top each crostini generously with the white bean and greens mixture.

   ~2 min
8. 8

   Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving.