Tomato Basil White Bean Toasts

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Canned white beans (cannellini/navy), drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 g) Crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 cup Basil, chopped
• 4 slices Bread (ciabatta or rustic loaf), sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Drain and rinse the white beans. Mince the garlic and chop the basil. Slice the bread if needed.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste (if using), Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the white beans and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Toast the bread while the beans finish simmering (or toast separately). Spoon the warm tomato-basil white beans over the toast and top with basil.