Creamy Cannellini Bean Toast with Rocket
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Creamy Cannellini Bean Toast with Rocket

This quick and satisfying meal features creamy cannellini beans mashed with herbs and lemon, atop toasted wholemeal bread, and topped with peppery rocket. It's a fantastic source of plant fibre and protein, offering sustained satiety and supporting healthy digestion.

10 min total5 min prep5 min cookServes 126g protein15g fibre

Ingredients

  • Canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained200 g
  • Wholemeal sourdough or other wholemeal bread2 slices
  • Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley, chopped1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder1/4 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)Pinch
  • Rocket (arugula)30 g
  • Salt and black pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1

    Toast the wholemeal bread slices until golden and crisp.

  2. 2

    While bread toasts, in a small bowl, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Use a fork to roughly mash the beans until creamy, leaving some whole for texture.

  4. 4

    Once toast is ready, spread the creamy cannellini bean mixture evenly over each slice.

  5. 5

    Top generously with fresh rocket.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately for a satisfying and quick lunch.

Tags

plant-basedhigh-fibregut-friendlyquick-and-easyvegetarianbudget-friendly