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Baked tomatoes with beans, garlic, and oil in a cast iron skillet, topped with herbs.
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Tomato Crostini

This delicious tomato crostini with white beans is a perfect easy appetizer for any gathering.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 25 crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup cooked white beans drained (one 15oz can)
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes washed and dried (about 2 dry pints)
  • 1 head garlic 8-10 cloves, peeled and crushed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 baguette ¼ slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Chopped fresh basil or rosemary for topping.

Instructions

  • To make the crostini, preheat oven to 400°F and place parchment on a baking sheet.
  • Slice bread about 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place slices on the baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  • Bake the bread in the oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the tops are starting to turn brown. Remove the bread and set aside to cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°.
  • Peel the garlic and lightly smash it with the flat side of a knife.
  • In a single layer, add the beans to the bottom of a cast iron pan. Scatter the garlic cloves throughout the beans.
  • Pour olive oil over the beans so they are at least half covered.
  • Wash and dry the tomatoes, removing any leaves.
  • Add the tomatoes to the bean and garlic spreading them evenly throughout the mixture. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bake until the tomatoes burst, for 30-40 minutes, until the garlic and beans are soft.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Top the mixture with chopped rosemary or basil.
  • Serve warm with crostini.

Notes

The crostini bread can be made a day ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.