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Mediterranean White Bean & Artichoke Toast

Mediterranean White Bean & Artichoke Toast
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Serves
2
Serving
2/3 cup beans mixture

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked white navy beans
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (halved)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 slices whole grain bread (toasted)
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)

Method

  1. 1Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add white navy beans and artichoke hearts to the pan.
  3. 3Sauté mixture for approximately 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. 4Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
  6. 6Fold in chopped parsley until combined.
  7. 7Spoon the bean mixture generously over toasted bread slices.
  8. 8Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and serve.

Good to know

Storage
Keep bean mixture refrigerated in sealed container up to 3 days, assemble just before serving
Serving Size
Each portion includes one toast slice with about 2/3 cup bean mixture
Vegan Option
Omit parmesan or use plant-based cheese
Gluten-Free
Use gluten-free bread instead

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