Tuscan bean spread

 
                             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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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 
 
 
 
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