WHITE BEAN 'N' OLIVE TOASTS

White Bean 'n' Olive Toasts image

This appetizer is one of my favorites to serve to guests at holiday get-togethers.-Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
10 pitted Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash 1 cup beans. Add the olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread with mashed bean mixture. Sprinkle with tomatoes, and remaining beans and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges