Tuscan White Bean Spread Recipe
So good, so easy, so adaptable ... Make it the way YOU like it.
Servings: 6 Appetizer servings
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Ingredients
- 2 - 15 oz canned Cannellini beans
- Roasted garlic (several heads, roasted at 375 for about 40 minutes or until soft) and beans
- Fresh or dried herbs : basil, oregano, an Italian blend
- 5 Tbs Olive oil, divided
- Grilled bread (heat oven to 375, place sliced bread on baking sheet, brush with a little oil and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned)
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice, as desired
Directions
- Using a fork, mash together equal parts roasted garlic (squeeze the individual cloves from the roasted whole bulb)
- Drizzle in olive oil to achieve desired spreadable texture
- Add salt and herbs according to taste. add lemon juice as needed or wanted.
- Spread on crostini, drizzle with a little more oil and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 67g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 161 | |
| Calories from Fat 111 | 69% |
| Total Fat 12.57g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2.14g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium 115mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 9.83g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.05g | 1% |
| Protein 2.79g | 4% |
