Name: Basil and White Bean Toasts with Balsamic Syrup Vegetarian
Yield: 4 toasts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned navy beans, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil; 1 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp honey; 4 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread, toasted; 4 thick slices tomato; 4 thin slices fresh mozzarella

Basil and White Bean Toasts with Balsamic Syrup Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked or canned navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil
1 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
4 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread, toasted
4 thick slices tomato
4 thin slices fresh mozzarella

Servings

4 toasts

Instructions

Place beans, oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in food processor or blender container and blend until just slightly chunky.
In small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat, uncovered, until syrupy and reduced to about 2 Tbsp, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Spread bean-basil mixture on toast and top each piece of toast with a slice of tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle on balsamic syrup and garnish with fresh basil.

Recipe Notes

Per serving: 319 calories; 13 g protein; 11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat); 42 g total carbohydrates (10 g sugars, 10 g fiber); 386 mg sodium

Basil and White Bean Toasts with Balsamic Syrup Vegetarian

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