Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Beans and Fresh Herbs

Name: Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Beans and Fresh Herbs
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: For the Topping:; 1 cup seeded and diced ripe beefsteak tomato; 3/4 cup well-drained cannellini beans (freshly cooked or canned); 1/4 cup seeded and diced cucumber; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green (spring) onion; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; Freshly ground pepper; For the Bruschetta:; 8 slices country-style white or whole-wheat bread, each 2 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick; 1 large clove garlic, cut in half; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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"In Tuscany, the city of Lucca is known for its outstanding olive oil, showcased here in the garlic-scented toast known as bruschetta. You can also serve the toasts topped with cured meats, marinated roasted peppers or other ingredients of your choosing...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the Topping:

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1 cup seeded and diced ripe beefsteak tomato

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3/4 cup well-drained cannellini beans (freshly cooked or canned)

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1/4 cup seeded and diced cucumber

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2 tablespoons thinly sliced green (spring) onion

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1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

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Freshly ground pepper

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For the Bruschetta:

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8 slices country-style white or whole-wheat bread, each 2 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick

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1 large clove garlic, cut in half

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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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