Roma tomatoes are the star of elegant late

In late August, vegetable gardens have reached their peak, and that’s when our Michigan tomatoes have the best flavor. Now’s the time to enjoy them in a healthful and elegant appetizer.

Our recipe for Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta is simple yet sophisticated, attractive and appealing.

Tomatoes are native to South America and became widely used in Italy in the 1700s. They're a traditional topping for bruschetta, an Italian appetizer made with garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and sometimes beans, cheese or cured meat.

In today’s recipe, we’re using mild cannellini beans to complement the sweet and tart flavor of tomatoes and the nutty, earthy and creamy taste of the beans. Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans are a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, iron