Alison Roman's Beans on Toast

Ingredients

Alison Roman's Beans on Toast is an incredibly simple dish that packs so much flavor. To make it, you only need a few ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Here's what you'll need:

1 can (14.5 ounces) white beans such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with their juices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
4 slices thick-cut toast
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Making Alison Roman's Beans on Toast is so easy. Here's how to do it:

In a medium saucepan, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the tomatoes have broken down and thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread. Top each slice of toast with some of the bean mixture. Drizzle with a bit of extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.
Garnish with feta cheese and parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Alison Roman's Beans on Toast is a nutritious dish that's jam-packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. One serving of this tasty dish provides about:

280 calories
13.5 g protein
7.5 g fat
34 g carbohydrates
11 g fiber
60% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A
25% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin C
20% of your daily recommended intake of Iron

Even if you don't usually think of beans as a main course, you should definitely give Alison Roman's Beans on Toast a try. It's a delicious and nutritious way to get your protein and fiber, and it's so easy to make. Plus, it's vegan-friendly and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy it!