Rosemary White Bean Crostini-Style Bites on Roasted Plantain Slices

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Toss plantain rounds with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges.

4. 4

   Mash cannellini beans with garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.

5. 5

   Spoon the bean mash onto warm plantain rounds.

6. 6

   Top with cherry tomatoes and parsley. Serve warm.