Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped or 2 teaspoons pre-minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 16 melba toast squares or rounds

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash white beans with the back of a fork or a potato masher until partially pureed. Add garlic and cumin and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve white bean puree on melba toast, garnish with basil.