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Sardine and Bean Bruschetta

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 first-course servings

Ingredients

1 (16- to 19-ounces) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (3 3/4- to 4 3/8-ounces) can sardines in oil, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread
2 oz arugula or watercress (5 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash beans and half of sardines with a fork. Stir in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2

    Toast bread and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Top toasts with arugula, bean mixture, and remaining sardines.

TagsToastSandwichBruschettaItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanCannellini BeanWhite BeanBean and LegumeVegetableSardineFishSeafoodArugulaLeafy GreensWatercressStarterDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickGourmet
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