Cannellini beans are also known as Italian white kidney beans. If they are not available in your supermarket, you may substitute Great Northern beans.

Ingredients (makes 6 servings)

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped or 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 18 French bread slices, about ¼ inch thick

Method

1. Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in large bowl
2. Whisk together vinegar, parsley, oil, garlic, oregano and black pepper in small bowl. Pour over bean mixture, toss to coat. Cover, refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
3. Arrange bread slices in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted. Remove, cool completely.
4. Top each toasted bread slice with about 3 tablespoons of bean mixture