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10-Minute White Bean Artichoke Toasts - white bean toasts - White Bean Toasts: assemble this fresh and fast appetizer in just 10 minutes. A bright, healthy opti

10-Minute White Bean Artichoke Toasts

White Bean Toasts: assemble this fresh and fast appetizer in just 10 minutes. A bright, healthy option perfect for a light lunch or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 14-ounce can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
  • a handful of fresh basil
  • juice of one lemon (or two, if you love tangy like me!)
  • a generous drizzle of good quality olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 heaping cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained
  • about 2 cups fresh baby spinach or other greens
  • 10 small pieces of whole wheat bread, toasted

Method
 

  1. Pulse the garlic and chickpeas and about half of the basil in a food processor until finely minced and crumbly.
  2. Cut the remaining basil into ribbons and chop the artichokes. Toss the chickpea mixture with the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper, and artichoke hearts. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  3. Add the spinach or greens just before serving.
  4. Serve on the toasted bread.

Notes

- For extra zest, finely grate a little lemon zest into the mixture along with the juice. - If you don't have a food processor, finely mash the chickpeas with a fork and mince the garlic by hand for a chunkier texture.
- To store any leftover mixture, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently or serve chilled on fresh toast.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.