These beans on toast are amazingly satisfying, easy to make, and versatile. The combination of crispy garlic bread and fluffy smoky beans makes a wonderful side dish, snack, or appetizer.Recipe yields about 6 regular toasted bread slices or 8 smaller ciabatta/baguette slices.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: vegan, vegetarian
Keyword: beans on toast
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
½onion, chopped
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
1 can(15oz-420 grams)cannellini beans, drained
¼teaspoonchili flakes, or more to taste (optional)(optional)
¼teaspoonsalt, or more to taste
1teaspoonfresh thyme, leaves
2garlic, cloves
6 or 8slicesrustic bread, toasted or grilled (or 6 slices of toasted bread)
Instructions
Toast the bread: Using your oven or toaster, toast the slices of bread until crispy and golden. Alternatively, you can toast them in a skillet with a little of olive oil.
Cook the beans: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add smoked paprika and give a good stir, then add the drained beans, thyme, chili, and salt, stir well and cook for a further 8 minutes stirring every now and then.
Turn the heat off, smash the beans partially using the back of a fork or a wooden spoon, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. This is when I drizzle over a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
Assemble beans on toast: Right before serving, rub the toasted bread with fresh garlic, top with a spoon of smoky beans a pinch of chili (optional). Enjoy it!
Notes
Nutrition facts: Please note that the nutrition values are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. The nutrition values are for 1 serving.