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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An easy snack, appetizer or side dish, this flavorful spread on crusty French bread fits fiber-rich beans in your busy day. Make a little extra white bean spread for zesty sandwich spread tomorrow. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed |
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, juliennes in oil, drained (juliennes are matchstick strips) |
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil |
1 pinch salt, to taste |
1 loaf french baguette, cut in 16 (1/2-inch thick) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F Brush one side of each bread slice with the olive oil. Place on a baking sheet, oil-side up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted. Meanwhile, mix beans, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork and mix well. Season with salt. Rub the cut sides of garlic over the tops of the toasts. Cover each toast slice with 1 tablespoon bean spread. Serve immediately.
2. Servings: 16.
3. Nutritional Information Per Serving:.
4. Calories 60; Total Fat 2.5g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 100mg; Carbohydrate 9g; Fiber 1g; Protein 2g; vitamin A 0%DV**, vitamin C 2%DV, Iron 4% DV **DV is Daily Value, used in labeling.
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