Mediterranean · 10 min · Easy · 2 slices

Smashed White Bean Toast

Name: Smashed White Bean Toast
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 can cannellini or butter beans (400 g), drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ lemon, juiced; 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread; 1 tomato, sliced; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped; 1 handful fresh basil leaves; chili flakes, to taste; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Cannellini or butter beans forked into a chunky, garlicky spread with olive oil and lemon, piled onto good toast and topped with sliced tomato, herbs and chili flakes. Ten minutes, and far more filling than it looks.

~340 cal per serving — Calories are approximate, per serving — a guide only.

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Plan it:

Method

1
Smash the beans
In a bowl, combine the beans, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Mash with a fork to a chunky spread and season with salt and pepper.
2
Toast the bread
Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
3
Build the toast
Spread the smashed beans over each slice. Top with the sliced tomato, herbs and a pinch of chili flakes.

Notes

Faster and more filling than it looks. For a sweet version, swap the beans and tomato for a thin layer of peanut butter and banana slices.

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Method

Smash the beans

Toast the bread

Build the toast

Notes