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Don't let the size of these elegant crostinis fool you - these little appetizers are packed full of flavour and are high in fibre. Perfect for your next dinner party, two small pieces of crostini provide 7 grams of fibre and almost half of your daily folate. If you're tight for time, canned beans can be used instead of boiling your own. Just make sure you the canned one a good rinse first to remove most of the sodium. Also feel free to switch up the herbs; basil, chives or thyme work will in this dish.
Don't let the size of these elegant crostinis fool you - these little appetizers are packed full of flavour and are high in fibre. Perfect for your next dinner party, two small pieces of crostini provide 7 grams of fibre and almost half of your daily folate. If you're tight for time, canned beans can be used instead of boiling your own. Just make sure you the canned one a good rinse first to remove most of the sodium. Also feel free to switch up the herbs; basil, chives or thyme work will in this dish.
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White Bean, Chicken & Sage Crostini
12 slices
chicken breasts, cut from roasted chicken
12 slices
2 Tbsp
olive oil
30 mL
3
green onion(s), sliced
3
2 cloves
garlic, minced
2 cloves
2 Tbsp
sage, fresh
30 mL
1 1/2 cups
white beans, boiled
375 mL
1/4 cup
water
60 mL
1/2 tsp
sea salt
2.5 mL
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1.25 mL
1 Tbsp
balsamic vinegar
15 mL
1/2 cup
Romano cheese, grated
125 mL
12 slices
whole grain baguette, sliced about 1/2 inch (1 1/2 cm) thick
12 slices
12 leaves
sage, fresh, for garnish
12 leaves
Preparation
Serves 6
Cook time :
5 min
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Preparation time :
15 min
White Bean, Chicken & Sage Crostini
1
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a non-stick pan. Add green onion, garlic and minced sage and cook for about 2 minutes.
2
Add cooked beans to bowl of food processor. Add sautéed green onions with herbs, water, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and ¼ cup (60 mL) of the shredded Romano cheese. Process until bean mixture is very smooth. If desired, thin bean mixture by adding a bit more water, a teaspoon at a time to get the desired texture.
3
Place sliced whole grain baguette on a baking sheet and broil for about 1 minute or until golden on one side and turn for another minute.
4
Spread about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of bean mixture on each slice, followed by a slice of roast chicken and more of the freshly grated Romano cheese. Broil until hot. Keep an eye on it, being careful not to burn.
5
To serve place the chicken and bean crostini on a serving platter and garnish each with a fresh sage leaf.
Notes: Canned beans can be used instead of boiling your own however rinse them well first to remove most of the sodium. Two small pieces of crostini provide 7 grams of fibre and almost ⅓ of your daily folate. You can also try different herbs such as basil, chives or thyme.
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