GRILLED BREAD WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS AND ARUGULA

GRILLED BREAD WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS AND ARUGULA image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head roasted garlic, about 1/4 cup (50ml)
2 cups (500ml)canned white beans, rinsed
1/2 tsp (2ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
1/3 cup (75ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (25ml) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125ml) chopped arugula
Salt & Freshly ground pepper
1 baguette
2 tbsp (25ml) olive oil
1 large clove garlic, cut in half

Steps:

1. Place roasted garlic & white beans in a food processor or blender. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth. If too thick, add a little water. 2. Stir in arugula. Season with salt & pepper. 3. Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Brush both halves with oil. Grill bread on barbecue or under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Immediately rub with garlic clove. Cool. 4. Cut each half into 8 pieces and top with spread. Garnish with extra arugula leaves. Tip: to roast garlic, cut off top third of head and discard. Sprinkle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake at 400F for 40 minutes or until cloves are soft. You can do as many heads as you need at a time.