Tuscan Bean Spread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tuscan Bean Spread

Recipe By : Low-Fat Meals, Woman's Day, 4/96
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

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.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>



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