Tomato White Bean Toasts

Ingredients

• 4 Count Sourdough bread - 4 (slices)
• 1.5 Cup Cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 1/2 (cups), halved
• 1 Can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (15-ounce can), rinsed and drained
• 2 Tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 (tablespoons)
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice - 1 (tablespoon)
• 0.5 Teaspoon Garlic powder - 1/2 (teaspoon)
• 0.5 Teaspoon Fine salt - 1/2 (teaspoon)
• 0.25 Cup Fresh basil, chopped - 1/4 (cup), chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the beans, tomatoes, and basil

   1. *Rinse and drain* the cannellini beans in a colander, *halve the cherry tomatoes* on a cutting board, and *chop the fresh basil*.

2. Mix the topping

   2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt; *gently mash about half the beans* with a fork, then *fold in the basil*.

3. Toast the bread

   3. Toast the sourdough slices until *crunchy and golden*, about *3 to 5 minutes*.

4. Assemble and serve

   4. Spoon the tomato white bean mixture over the toasts, *pressing lightly so it holds*, and serve while the bread is *still crisp*.