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Herbed White Bean Spread on Toast

  • 10 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 0 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 8

    Servings

  • 170 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 20g Carbs
  • 5g Protein
Recommended For:

Constipation

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Ingredients

  • 8 Servings
  • 170 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 20g Carbs
  • 5g Protein
  • 10 Mins Total Time
  • 2 Cups Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed, if canned
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice, wash lemon thoroughly before juicing
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ½ Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 Tsp Fresh Thyme, washed and removed from the stem
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil, washed and torn into small pieces
  • Whole Grain Baguette, sliced
Recipe adapted from forksoverknives.com

Nourishment Note

Whole Grain Bread

Whole grain bread contains insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps to draw water and add bulk within the intestines making it a great type of fiber for relieving constipation.

Cannellini Beans

Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans contain a high amount of insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps to draw water and add bulk within the intestines, making it a great type of fiber for relieving constipation.

Instructions

  • 8 Servings
  • 170 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 20g Carbs
  • 5g Protein
  • 10 Mins Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Combine Ingredients To a food processor, combine all ingredients except the fresh herbs.

  • 3

    Puree Ingredients Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed. Add herbs. Puree again. If mixture appears too dry, add 1 Tbsp of water and blend again. Continue adding water until mixture appears slightly moist and easily spreads.

  • 4

    Prepare Toast & Enjoy Spread on whole grain toast. Enjoy within 2 hours. Herb spread keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • 5

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water. Sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe adapted from forksoverknives.com

What You’ll Need

  • Food Processor

  • Measuring Cup

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Rubber Scraper

Allergen Swap

  • GGluten

    Replace whole grain baguette with a gluten-free bread.

Fatigue Buster

  • Use Bottled Lemon Juice

    Use bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing your own to help save time.

  • Ask for Assistance

    Enlist in the help of a trusted friend or family member to help prepare this recipe.

  • Enjoy as a Dip

    Enjoy this spread as a dip for vegetables.

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