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Smashed White Bean Toasts with Roasted Asparagus & Sumac Dinner Recipe

This flavorful dinner recipe features creamy smashed white beans spread on crusty bread, topped with roasted asparagus, a sprinkle of sumac, and a drizzle of olive oil. It's an elegant yet simple dish, perfect for a light meal or a sophisticated appetizer.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Fusion, Mediterranean-inspired, Middle Eastern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked white beans homemade or canned, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons bean cooking liquid or water
  • 2 garlic cloves divided
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon more juice as needed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 6 to 8 large slices country-style bread
  • Ground sumac for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Oven and Asparagus: Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Roast until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  • Mash the Beans: In a bowl, combine the beans and their cooking liquid (or water). Grate in 1 garlic clove or mince finely and add to the bowl. Stir in ¼ cup olive oil, lemon zest and juice, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and chives. Mash the mixture coarsely with a fork. Adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, and pepper if needed.
  • Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler. Halve the remaining garlic clove and rub the cut sides on the warm toasts. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  • Assemble the Toasts: Spread a generous layer of the smashed beans on each toast. Top with roasted asparagus. Drizzle additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra flavor boost, swap sumac with smoked paprika if sumac is unavailable.
  • Homemade beans yield a richer texture, but canned beans can be a quick and convenient substitute.
  • These toasts work well as an appetizer for gatherings or a light vegetarian dinner.
Keyword dinner recipe, healthy toasts, roasted asparagus toast, simple appetizer ideas, smashed white bean dinner, Vegetarian dinner recipes, white bean crostini
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