Date Night Dinner | Basics with Babish

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Canned tuna is a more affordable protein option.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious.

Cut the bread into 1/8 inch slices at a 45 ° angle.

Transfer the slices to a large rimmed baking sheet with a rack.

Brush the slices with a light coating of olive oil.

Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the crostini from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

Serve with your choice of topping.

In a large skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, or until translucent.

Add the garlic and fresh herbs, cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Add the beans and toss the mixture. Cook for 30 seconds and then turn off the heat.

Add the lemon juice and lemon zest.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, remaining oil and lemon juice. Process until pureed and smooth.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Serve with chives, drizzle of olive oil, and crostini.

Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with a single layer of paper towels.

Cut the eggplant into 1 inch slices. Toss the slices with salt.

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