- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 (15- to 16-oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices rustic Italian bread, toasted
- 1/3 cup walnuts and coarsely chopped
- Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Mince garlic in food processor and purée with beans, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth.
- Drizzle toasts with 2 tablespoons oil. Divide purée among toasts and top with nuts. Drizzle remaining tablespoon oil over bruschetta.