Tuscan Bean Spread Recipe

Tuscan Bean Spread

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon corn oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
16 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
36 melba rounds or toasts

PREPARATION:

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.In small bowl, combine mashed bean mixture, mayonnaise 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.