Better Bruschetta
The other day, my mom and sister went out with Ben and I to the Olive Garden.
I talked them into trying this with me. My sister and Ben hate tomatoes, but my Mom was game. I was delighted. I like to share.
Until I ordered it. Then I ate half of it. When Ben tried, I slapped his hand.
I’m not kidding.
You see, bruschetta is like Italian pico de gallo. And you all know how much I love pico de gallo.
So of course, I had to make some.
And of course, I added some things.
And even better, it was just as delicious, if not more so.
This is all I’m going to be eating all week.
Unless anyone wants to go to the Olive Garden with me? Say 7? I’ll be the one in the pink dress drinking from the bruschetta plate.
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 rome tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tblspn basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tblspn mixed Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, cut into slices (if like. I eat it straight from the bowl)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, oil, basil, seasonings, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with olive oil or melted butter, maybe sprinkle a little garlic salt. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden, about 1 minute. Top with bean mixture. Serve immediately.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! The end of the Butterfly Dress is tomorrow!
August 4th, 2011 at 1:27 am
Woow, I want it now!!
Looks so tasteful!
August 4th, 2011 at 1:59 am
Hi Blond Duckie .. sounds great .. if I can get over I’ll meet you at 7 .. actually I think I’ll come by the house first – looks too delicious .. all my favourite fresh ingredients .. Cheers enjoy it – Hilary
August 4th, 2011 at 2:11 am
I wouldn’t share this either!
August 4th, 2011 at 3:15 am
I love Olive Garden too…I can never eat enough pasta. Your dish looks great and so fresh!
August 4th, 2011 at 3:25 am
I was never a fan of tomatoes, but the bruschetta looks so delish.
August 4th, 2011 at 3:41 am
I love how you added the beans!
August 4th, 2011 at 5:06 am
Might have that for dinner tonight… if I have white beans, or something that sounds like a good subsitute!
August 4th, 2011 at 5:27 am
Oh I’ve had this and I absolutely love it. Yum! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I see you’re in Texas! My sister’s studying at the University of Texas, Austin. She’s really liking the place so far
August 4th, 2011 at 5:33 am
So yummy, darling!
Thanks for the recipe!
xoxox,
CC
August 4th, 2011 at 5:45 am
Only 1/2, it looks good enough to eat it all.
August 4th, 2011 at 5:49 am
Bruschetta is a southern Italian classic appetizer! You could serve your bruschetta on a Grillo platter!
August 4th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Yum! Your will power is stronger than mine. I would have eaten the whole tray…hahaha
August 4th, 2011 at 6:44 am
I love bruschetta in practically any form–it’s the bread that does it for me. Toasted and drizzled with olive oil, the toppings are really just garnish, lol. My fav “garnish”, though, is an marinated artichoke heart spread. Mmmm–when’s lunch!
August 4th, 2011 at 7:05 am
I love bruschetta, but I always buy the premade stuff!
August 4th, 2011 at 7:17 am
I’d have slapped his hand too!
August 4th, 2011 at 7:19 am
I could probably eat that entire bowl right now.
Just settling in from the move and man am I exhausted. And hungry.
August 4th, 2011 at 7:21 am
This looks fantastic. I love the addition of the white beans.
August 4th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar and I’m in.
Mimi
August 4th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Oh yum – LOVE!
August 4th, 2011 at 9:44 am
I always order Bruschetta where-ever I go. My fave is the brushetta without melted cheese. No. I do not want that. I want the shredded cheese!
Never made it at home, but perhaps I will now BD xxX
August 4th, 2011 at 10:52 am
HAHAHA! I can so imagine you drinking the bruschetta juices from the plate! Now, on to more important matters – is the recipe’s serving size only good for one person? I have no problem with this… off to go make and eat it!
August 4th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
bruschetta is one of my all time favourites!! Great recipe. Will have to try it.
August 4th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Bruchetta is indeed a beautiful thing. Its a toast with the most, no?
*kisses* HH
August 4th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Oh yum…..
I love Olive Garden and I love bruschetta….and your recipe sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing…
Wish I could take you up on that invite, but my being out here on the east coast just would be too long a drive.
If ever your in Rhode Island….it’s a date.
August 4th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I looooooove bruschetta! As an Italian, I am not entirely sure I like the us of Olive Garden to exemplify Italian cuisine
but I can’t help but agree without bout how delicious it is!
August 4th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
I’m not Italian, but I agree with Elisa…LOL! Bruschetta is a perfect summer dish and your version is so perfect with beans for protein!
August 4th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
My favorite summer appetizer, but most of the time, I just eat it for lunch. Your version is so mouth watering.
August 4th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Yum! I love it. *Drools*
August 4th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Love bruschetta!!! Great recipe. xo style, she wrote
August 4th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I love brushettas are amnazing and these look delicious!! gloria
August 4th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I’ll go with you! Or we could just stay in and eat your delicious recreation!
August 4th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
I’ll go too, but I guess we both need to order our own bruschetta…ha! I love the addition of beans to yours
August 4th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
I like bruschetta anyway, and adding the beans is genius!
Also, I like the desserts at olive garden.
August 4th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Absolutely yummy, Duckie!
Have a wonderful weekend!
August 4th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
olive garden does some things right, and bruschetta is one of them. and who doesn’t like tomatoes? silly folks.
August 5th, 2011 at 5:11 am
haha. I love ordering something to “share” and then discovering I want it all for myself
. mmmm bruschetta- so good! Especially when tomatoes are SUPER fresh!
August 5th, 2011 at 5:27 am
I heart bruschetta too! Lucky you weren’t sharing with me
August 5th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Oh, how I love bruschetta! It looks absolutely delish – nice job!
August 5th, 2011 at 7:05 am
Brushetta is awesome…but I can never get it right. I’ll try this.
August 6th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Love the picture of your mom and sis. They look so happy! I’ve never been to the Olive Garden but I absolutely adore brushetta. I’m waiting patiently for my big tomatoes to ripen and then I’ll be all over this!!! The beans bring an earthy touch.
Thanks for sharing, duckie…
P.S. Yes, I have used coffee as a braising ingredient and let me tell you, it’s delicious!!! Let me know if you want a recipe:)
August 7th, 2011 at 9:37 am
Excellent recipe!
August 7th, 2011 at 11:05 am
I could live off of guacamole and bruschetta! Oddly enough, I have a can of great northern beans and didn’t know what to do with it… I do now!
August 7th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Don’t get between a girl and her food!
August 7th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
I’m definitely going to have to try that out!
August 8th, 2011 at 3:06 am
I love bruschetta too – a must at every Italian restaurant.
August 8th, 2011 at 4:19 am
Yum, very tasty with white beans and olives!
August 9th, 2011 at 8:21 am
Yum…. love it! Now I think I’ll have to go to the store and get some ingredients!