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White bean artichoke toast with basil, spinach, and creamy textured spread on whole wheat bread

White Bean Artichoke Toasts with Basil Spread Recipe

White Bean Artichoke Toasts are quick, crispy toasts topped with a creamy, crumbly bean spread, fresh basil, and bright artichoke flavor. They are an easy option for a fresh, satisfying meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 203
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

White bean artichoke spread
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 14-ounce (397 g) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
  • A handful of fresh basil
  • Juice of one lemon (or two for a more tangy flavor)
  • A drizzle of 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
Serving
  • 10 small pieces of whole wheat bread, toasted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the garlic, chickpeas or white beans, and about half of the basil in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced and crumbly.
  2. Slice the remaining basil into ribbons and chop the artichoke hearts. Combine the bean mixture with the lemon juice, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and artichokes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  3. Mix in the spinach or greens just before serving. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted whole wheat bread and serve.

Notes

If saving some of the mixture for later, keep the spinach separate and add it just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy in the refrigerator. For the nutrition label, 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt were used.