White Bean, Pear and Cranberry Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white beans or
• 1 (15-oz.) small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 24 baguette slices
• Olive oil
• 1 large ripe pear, halved and cored
• 2 tbsp. each: chopped dried cranberries and walnuts
• Honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat broiler. Puree beans, olive oil and juice in a small food processor; season with salt and pepper.
2. Lay baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil; broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Cut each pear half into 12 thin slices.
4. Top each baguette slice with white bean mixture, cranberries, walnuts and a pear slice. Drizzle lightly with honey, if you like, and serve immediately.