Ingredients

  • 1 3-oz. pkg. sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 13 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrots
  • 1 15-oz. can (1 3/4 cups) Great Northern beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1-lb. sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 tsp. dried basil for garnish

Method

  • Combine sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water in small bowl, and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Place pine nuts in dry skillet, and heat over medium heat until browned, stirring or shaking pan for uniform browning.
  • Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
  • Add garlic, scallions and shredded carrots, and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add beans, tomatoes and soaking liquid.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and add chopped basil and vinegar.
  • Cook 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Arrange bread in single layer on baking sheet, and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Spoon bean mixture on bread slices, sprinkle with dried basil and top with pine nuts.
  • Place under broiler for 3 minutes, or until heated through and lightly toasted.