Lima-Bean Crostini

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Lima-Bean Crostini
45 min.
8
250kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than our Lima-Bean Crostini! This vibrant dish is not only vegetarian and vegan but also completely dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious starter in no time.

The star of this recipe is the creamy lima bean spread, infused with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of heat from dried red peppers. The combination of flavors creates a rich and satisfying topping that pairs beautifully with crispy, golden-brown crostini. Each bite is a delightful explosion of taste, making it an ideal choice for antipasti, snacks, or appetizers at your next gathering.

Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. With just 250 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the company of friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to serve a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  baguette 
  •  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  •  juice of lemon 
  • pound lima beans *soaked overnight frozen
  • cups olive oil extra-virgin
  •  pasilla peppers dried whole red
  • stalk rosemary 
  • servings salt and pepper black to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Soften the beans in simmering water for about 2 minutes. In another pan, heat the oil, red peppers, rosemary, and garlic over medium-low heat until the rosemary starts to sizzle. Turn off heat.
  2. Drain the beans well, add them to the pan, and let soak in the oil for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the rosemary leaves from the stalk; discard the stalk and 1 of the red peppers. In a blender or food processor, puree the beans, oil, garlic, rosemary leaves, lemon juice, and the remaining red pepper.
  4. Add the salt and black pepper.
  5. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil and serve with crostini.
  6. Slice a baguette into 1-inch slices.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  8. Bake in a 375°F oven until crisp and just browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein12.16%
Fat42.39%
Carbs45.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.66
Glycemic Load
12.97
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.877826172373%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
1.47mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:249.92kcal
12.5%
Fat:11.95g
18.39%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.87%
Carbohydrates:28.84g
9.61%
Net Carbohydrates:23.63g
8.59%
Sugar:3.93g
4.36%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:389.39mg
16.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.71g
15.42%
Vitamin C:25.68mg
31.13%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.48%
Folate:84.63µg
21.16%
Fiber:5.21g
20.84%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.54%
Iron:2.65mg
14.72%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.43%
Selenium:8.04µg
11.49%
Potassium:387.06mg
11.06%
Vitamin K:10.79µg
10.27%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.18%
Phosphorus:100.11mg
10.01%
Copper:0.19mg
9.72%
Vitamin B3:1.81mg
9.05%
Magnesium:36.17mg
9.04%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.34%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Calcium:48.84mg
4.88%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.96%
Vitamin A:114.28IU
2.29%
Source:Epicurious