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I think Crostini is one of the best little appetizers, ever. It’s so versatile and tasty… and who doesn’t love an appetizer with bread?
When the folks at The Wine Bar asked me to create anappetizerrecipe that would pair well with Stark Raving Merlot Wine, I knew I wanted to do a Crostini. And what better ingredients than fresh mushrooms, some Great Northern Bush’s Beans, Italian Herbs and a little garlic and baby swiss cheese? In my opinion, that’s one of the best combinations of flavors there is. Yum!
Before I get to the Mushroom & White Bean Crostini recipe, I want to give a shout out for one of my newest, favorite Malbec wines. If you like a bold red that goes down easy (maybe a little too easy), with fruity notes and full body, youdefinitelymust give Stark Raving Malbec a try. Head over to The Wine Bar to read some reviews and find out for yourself some of the history behind the wine and the vineyard that creates it.
And, if you are looking for a recipe that goes perfectly with this wine, create some Crostini. It’s a match that can’t be beat!
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Mushroom and White Bean Crostini
A simple and filling Crostini appetizer recipe - topped with fresh mushrooms and Great Northern Beans.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 cup garlic infused olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms cleaned and patted dry
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 1 15.9 ounce can Bush's Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Herbs (I prefer Gourmet Garden
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil.
Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.
Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, butter and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to shrink. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add minced garlic, Kosher salt, Italian Herbs and Great Northern Beans. Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture is heated through.
To assemble each piece of Crostini, place a spoonful of mushroom bean mixture on top of a slice of toasted bread. Top with shredded baby swiss cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
Disclosure: The Wine Bar sent me a gift card for ingredients and wine in return for creating a recipe to pair with one of their great wines. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Comments
Anything with crostini is a winner in my book, but I LOVE the white bean and mushroom combo! Yum!
Tieghan says I love the mushrooms!! I bet they are so good with the bead and wine!! Oh I love these little bites!
This is just elegant and looks easy, too. Love it! Lotsa entertaining coming up for me so I will definitely make this and check out that Merlot, too! On second thought, why save it for entertaining? Maybe I will treat myself on a random week night. 🙂
Oooh, I love the idea of a mushroom crostini. And Malbecs are usually my go-to reds. Will have to check this one out!
Looks beautiful!
These look amazing, Kristen! I love this whole pairing. Malbec + mushrooms would be a definite winner in my book!
Mmm, love me some crostini! Sometimes I like making and serving it on a random night with a bottle of red just to feel fancy. Going to have to make this version happen ASAP!
- Bev @ Bev Cooks says
Yessssss yesyeysyey. Malbec is my FAVORITE red, and those crostini make me weepy.
- Claudia says
I could live on crostini and get all my major food groups in. Love the combination and there are some good local mushrooms coming in.
Crostini are the perfect little pairing with wine – and I love how elegant and earthy these are! Mushrooms and beans are two of my favorite things…on a piece of bread? Yes please 🙂
I love this pairing of Malbec and mushroom bean crostini! I don’t need a party to make these happen! 🙂
- Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love crostini, these look so tasty!
- Mushrooms Canada says
These are perfection! MUST HAVE!! Thanks for sharing these mouthwatering little appetizers…
-Shannon
I love a good Malbec and pretty much anything on bread is ok in my book!
Bread and wine is always a good combo! 🙂
- Maggie Wallace says
Looks so good! Love mushrooms and crostini!
- Nutmeg Nanny says
I’ve been wanting to try this wine, I’m a sucker for well designed labels 😉 these crostinis look fabulous, I love mushrooms!
- patsy says
I’m defintely going to have to make this for my next get-together! So simply, but looks impressive!
- Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Malbec is my favorite red wine!!! Can’t wait to have a glass…maybe in 2014. 😉
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