Butter Bean Crostini with Mint and Salami

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Butter Bean Crostini with Mint and Salami
30 min.
8
188kcal

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Craving a simple yet sophisticated bite? Look no further than this utterly delightful Butter Bean Crostini with Mint and Salami! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up an appetizer that's packed with fresh flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a little something special.


Imagine: creamy butter beans, brightened with zesty lemon and fragrant mint, married perfectly with the salty tang of salami, all piled high on crisp, golden baguette slices. This isn't your average snack; it's a flavor explosion that's surprisingly dairy-free.


What's so great about this recipe, besides its incredible taste, is its versatility. You can opt to keep the butter beans whole for a more rustic feel, or mash them for a smoother, more spreadable texture. The choice is yours! And because it can be prepped ahead of time, it's an ideal choice for entertaining. Simply toss the butter bean mixture together and let the flavors meld while you focus on other things.


Get ready to elevate your antipasti game with this simple yet elegant creation. Each bite offers a delightful balance of creamy, salty, and herby goodness. Your friends and family won't be able to get enough!

Ingredients

  • slices baguette as needed
  • tablespoon squeezed lemon juice fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • leaves mint as garnish whole halved to taste
  • 0.3 cup very olive oil good extra-virgin plus more for baguette slices
  • 0.5 small onion red minced
  • servings genoa salami italian as needed
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. In a serving bowl toss together butter beans, onion, oil, mint, jalapeno, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with sat and pepper.
  2. Let stand 20 minutes or up to overnight to allow the flavors to mingle. You may leave the beans whole or mash them to whatever consitency you prefer at this point.To serve: brush the baguette slices with a little olive oil and grill or toast them on one side until lightly golden.
  3. Place a salami slice on the baguette toasts and top with the butter bean mixture, a drizzle of olive oil and a few mint leaves to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein14.53%
Fat78.37%
Carbs7.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.84
Glycemic Load
1.6
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.1130434649632%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.76kcal
9.39%
Fat:16.32g
25.1%
Saturated Fat:4.29g
26.8%
Carbohydrates:3.33g
1.11%
Net Carbohydrates:3.02g
1.1%
Sugar:0.56g
0.62%
Cholesterol:22.12mg
7.37%
Sodium:658.02mg
28.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.81g
13.61%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.19%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.07%
Selenium:7.85µg
11.21%
Vitamin B3:1.76mg
8.82%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.44%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.16%
Phosphorus:70.32mg
7.03%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.6%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.36%
Vitamin K:4.37µg
4.17%
Potassium:125.4mg
3.58%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.27%
Iron:0.57mg
3.18%
Manganese:0.06mg
3%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Vitamin C:2.2mg
2.67%
Magnesium:8.29mg
2.07%
Folate:6.64µg
1.66%
Fiber:0.31g
1.25%
Calcium:11.06mg
1.11%
Source:SippitySup