Ingredients
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2 (1-inch-thick) slices sourdough or French bread
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 red bell pepper - stemmed, seeded, and quartered
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1 small red onion, cut into 3/4-inch slices
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1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
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1 lemon, halved
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1 head garlic, halved crosswise
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2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
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2/3 cup walnuts, toasted
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)). Brush bread slices generously with 2 tablespoons oil. Oil grill grates. Arrange bread slices, bell pepper, onion, zucchini, lemon, and garlic, cut sides down, on grill grate over direct heat; cover grill.
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Grill bread, turning halfway through, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Grill lemon and garlic until cut sides are lightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Grill zucchini, bell pepper, and onion, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes for zucchini and 8 to 10 minutes for pepper and onion.
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When cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves from garlic halves. Rub a few garlic cloves over both sides of toast. Reserve about 3 cloves garlic for the pesto (save remaining garlic for another use). Cut or tear toast into bite-size pieces.
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For pesto, pulse parsley, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, salt, reserved 3 cloves garlic, and juice of grilled lemon in a food processor or blender until chopped. With machine running, pour in remaining 1/2 cup oil in a thin stream until mixture is smooth.
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Cut bell pepper, onion, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces; add to a large bowl, along with croutons, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. Toss to combine. Arrange salad on a serving platter. Drizzle with pesto; toss to coat before serving.
Toasting Walnuts:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
292 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 292 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 529mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 12g | 25% |
Vitamin C 102mg | 113% |
Calcium 185mg | 14% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 713mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.