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.

Add garlic; stirring frequently; cook 1 minute.

Add beans, 1 tablespoon water, cumin and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly and mashing beans with back of spoon.

2.In small bowl, combine mashed bean mixture, mayonnaise dressing and vinegar.

Cover; cool to room temperature.

Spread on melba rounds.

Makes 36 servings.

Preparation time: About 10 to 12 minutes.

Cooking time: About 5 minutes.

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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