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Smashed Beans on Toast

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Smashed Beans on Toast

This recipe makes 32 pieces servings

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Nutritional Info

Per piece: about -
cal 70
pro 3 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 8 g
fibre 1 g
chol 1 mg
sodium 105 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 4
folate 13

Rustic and garlicky, this is a simple yet fantastic appetizer. Serve with extra olive oil to drizzle over top.

Ingredients

  • 1 sourdough baguette
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked white kidney beans
  • 2 tsp minced fresh sage or parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup bean cooking liquid or water
  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Diagonally slice baguette into 32 slices. Brush 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil onto 1 side of slices. Broil on rimmed baking sheet, 3 inches (8 cm) from heat and turning once, until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes; set aside.

In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in beans, sage and sa< cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, mashing with wooden spoon just until broken (not pasty). Stir in bean liquid; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Spoon heaping 1 tbsp (15 mL) onto each toast; top with cheese.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2009

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