Recipe: Swiss Chard and Cannellini Bean Bruschetta (Weight Watchers recipe)

SWISS CHARD AND CANNELLINI BEAN BRUSCHETTA

"Bruschetta (broo-SKEH-tah) grilled garlic bread, becomes a healthy appetizer when topped with Swiss chard and beans."

12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut Italian or French bread baguette
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
FOR THE BEAN PUREE:
1 garlic clove, divided use
1 cup drained canned cannellini beans (or other white beans), rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use
FOR THE SWISS CHARD:
6 Swiss chard leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
FOR SPRINKLING ON TOP:
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Coat bread slices with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes on each side.

TO MAKE THE BEAN PUREE:
While bread bakes, cut garlic clove in half. Coarsely chop 1 garlic half; set aside remaining half.

Place coarsely chopped garlic, beans, lemon juice, black pepper and herbs in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; process until smooth; set aside.

TO COOK THE SWISS CHARD:
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Swiss chard; saute 30 seconds or just until wilted. Remove from heat; toss with balsamic vinegar.

TO MAKE THE BRUSCHETTA:
Preheat broiler.

Rub 1 side of each toasted bread slice with reserved cut side of garlic. Top with 1 tablespoon bean puree and a heaping tablespoon of Swiss chard. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.

Makes 6 servings (serving size: 2 bruschetta)

POINTS value: 4
Exchanges: 2 starch 1 fat
Per serving: Calories 223 Fat 8g (saturated fat 1 .4g) Protein 5.8g Carbohydrate 32.6g Fiber 4.2g Cholesterol 1 mg Iron 1.9mg Sodium 374mg Calcium 53mg

Source: Weight Watchers Quick Italian Favorites