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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

  • 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

What You’ll Need

  • Food Processor

  • Measuring Cup

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Rubber Scraper

  • GGluten:

    Replace whole grain baguette with a gluten-free bread.

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 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 Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

Recipe adapted from forksoverknives.com

Nourishment Notes

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.

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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