Low Fat Tuscan Bean Spread Recipe

Low Fat Tuscan Bean Spread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 19 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise dressing
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 36 melba rounds or toasts

Method

1. In large skillet, heat corn oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic; stirring frequently; cook 1 minute.
3. Add beans, 1 tablespoon water, cumin and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly and mashing beans with back of spoon.
4. In small bowl, combine mashed bean mixture, mayonnaise dressing and vinegar.
5. Cover; cool to room temperature.
6. Spread on melba rounds.

Makes 36 servings.

1. Preparation time: About 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Cooking time: About 5 minutes.
3. Per serving: About 31 cal, 1 g pro, 5 g car, 1 g fat, 32% cal from fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 97 mg sod, 1 g fiber.

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