Tasty Tidbits: Bruschetta with Ricotta and Tuscan Beans

I came up with this appetizer for a family get-together. The guidelines from the hostess were healthy and not too filling:

Ingredients
1 can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
8oz low fat ricotta cheese

1 french baguette, 1/2" slices
Olive oil

Preparation: At least 5 hours ahead of serving time.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay out bread slices on a baking sheet. Spray or brush lightly with olive oil. Toast bread slices for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool and set aside.

In a Tupperware container combine ingredients beans through salt. Mix thoroughly and chill for at least 5 hours or up to 24 hours in advance.

Serving

When ready to serve, lay bread slices out on a platter. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese on top of each slice. Then top each with slice with 1 Tbsp marinated beans. Serve.