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Tuscan Bruschetta with Prawns & Cannellini Puree

MAKES: 16 • PREP TIME: 10 minutes • COOK TIME: 20 minutes • MARINATE TIME: 2 hours

HELPING HANDS: Kids can help make the bean puree and assemble the bruschetta.

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For the Beans:
cup extra-virgin olive oil
onion, peeled and chopped fine,
about 1/2 cup
garlic cloves, peeled and minced
carrot, peeled and chopped fine
celery rib, rinsed and chopped fine
cup chicken broth
15-ounce can Cannellini beans, drained
fresh sage leaves
3-inch sprigs fresh thyme
teaspoon sea salt

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For the Prawns:
pound fresh, uncooked prawns,
shelled and deveined
teaspoon sea salt

For the Dressing:
cup extra-virgin olive oil
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground pepper

French baguette
ounce arugula leaves, about 1 cup packed,
rinsed and spun dried
cup extra-virgin olive oil

Prepare the Beans:
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over low to medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of broth and sauté for 5 more minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup of broth, beans, sage, thyme and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 20 minutes, letting the beans soak up the flavors. Remove from heat, remove the herbs and blend in a blender or mini food processor until smooth and creamy. Add a little chicken broth if needed. Taste and adjust for salt.

Prepare the Prawns:
Put 2 quarts of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil, over high heat. Add fresh prawns and salt. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.

Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and pepper until thoroughly mixed. Combine the cooked and drained prawns with the dressing. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

To serve:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the baguette into slices 1/4-inch thick and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil. Toast in oven for 5 minutes. Place a tablespoon of bean puree on a slice of toasted bread. Top it with an arugula leaf and a prawn. Serve immediately.