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Tuscan Bean Spread

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 36 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlCorn oil
2   Garlic cloves - minced
19 oz 539gCannellini beans - rinsed and drained
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlGround cumin
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/4 cup 59mlReduced-fat mayonnaise dressing
1 tablespoon 15mlCider vinegar
36   Melba rounds or toasts

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Low-Fat Meals, Woman's Day, 4/96

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