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8) Smashed White Bean and Arugula Toast

Avocado toast is fine. This is better. Smashed white beans have a nuttier, more substantial quality that holds up on toast without going brown, and the wilted arugula on top adds just enough bitter bite to keep it interesting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed (about 1.5 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread
  • 2 cups arugula packed
  • Optional: red pepper flakes 1 tbsp shaved Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add arugula, toss 30 to 45 seconds, then remove and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mash beans with remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until chunky but spreadable.
  3. Toast bread until golden.
  4. Spread bean mash on toast. Top with wilted arugula. Add red pepper flakes or Parmesan if you want.