White Bean-and-Black Olive Crostini

Makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Garnish: torn basil leaves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Bake 8 minutes or until toasted.

2. Process beans and next 3 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Toss together olives and next 2 ingredients. Spread bean mixture on toasted bread slices, and dollop with olive mixture. Garnish, if desired.