Ingredients

  • 1  (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1  (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4  cup  olive oil
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
  • 1/2  cup  pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2  cup  diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • Garnish: torn basil leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Bake 8 minutes or until toasted.

2. Process beans and next 3 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Toss together olives and next 2 ingredients. Spread bean mixture on toasted bread slices, and dollop with olive mixture. Garnish, if desired.