*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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