White Bean Toast

Beans on toast anyone? I was recently told this was a weird thing to eat, but I love it! The first time I had a cannellini bean toast was when I was studying abroad in Florence, when I returned I would make it all the time to bring myself back. 

White bean toast is one of my favorite low effort foods that can be a snack or a full meal if you pair it with some soup or a salad. So easy to make with very few ingredients (which you likely have in your pantry), and it’s very cozy - perfect for this time of year. I hope you try it and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 
2 15-oz cans of cannellini beans
2 tablespoons olive oil 
4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
zest of 1/2 lemon 
salt and pepper 
shaved parmesan

DIRECTIONS:
Rinse and drain the cannellini beans and set aside. 

Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat and begin cooking the garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest until fragrant. 

Add the cannellini beans, season with salt and pepper, and add about 1/4 cup water and cook until beans are creamy. 

Spoon the beans over toast, drizzle with olive oil, and top with shaved parmesan + more black pepper if you wish.