Bean and Rosemary Bites

By Debbie54

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) french bread loaf
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (16oz.) can cannellini or great Norther beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1) Cut bread into 12 (1/2-inch) slices

2) Bake at 375 for 5-7 minutes or until toasted

3) Saute garlic and rosemary in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in beans and next 3 ingredients. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently and mashing beans partially to desired consistency

4) Spread about 2 1/2 Tbsp bean mixture over each slice