With the new year in full swing, many people challenge themselves to lead healthier lifestyles including being more mindful about what they eat. Much of the time, busy lives can get in the way of that.
Chef Elizabeth Suvedi from the Culinary Medicine Program at Corewell Health shares a quick recipe people can make at home, as well as about two new cooking classes, offered through Corewell Health.
Tomato White Bean Bruschetta
- 1 whole wheat baguette
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin
- Olive oil
- 15-ounce can of cannellini beans,
- low or no sodium added
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. To make crostinis, cut the baguette into ½-inch thick slices. Lay slices in a single layer on a sheet pan, brush or drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Drain and rinse beans, place them in a medium bowl and lightly mash.
5. To the beans add tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.
6. Top crostinis evenly with tomato mixture
Learn how to make this recipe and more at the upcoming culinary classes hosted by Corewell Health:
Discover more classes at SpectrumHealth.org/LifestyleMedicinePrograms.
Medical Moment is sponsored by Corewell Health.
