DIETS: VG VT
Serves 7
Time: About 15 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 (15oz) can cannellini beans, drained, reserving 1/4 cup liquid
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced (drain well)
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, if desired)

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute garlic for 1 minute. Add beans, reserved liquid, sea salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add basil, parsley and lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Mash up half of the beans with a fork.
• Place bread slices on baking sheet and bake 5 minutes until crispy. Remove and top slices with equal amounts of the bean puree and tomatoes.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 278
Total Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 425 mg
Potassium 402 mg
Total Carbohydrate 50 g
Fiber 7 g
Protein 9 g