Panzanella with White Beans

Name: Panzanella with White Beans
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups cubed crusty whole-grain bread (1/2-inch cubes); 3 cups grape tomatoes, cut into quarters; 1 medium English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice; One 15-ounce can no-salt-added small white beans or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed; 2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced thinly on the diagonal; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 large basil leaves

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This take on the Panzanella includes white beans for hearty texture and protein, turning it into a main-course option.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups cubed crusty whole-grain bread (1/2-inch cubes)
3 cups grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 medium English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added small white beans or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced thinly on the diagonal
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 large basil leaves