Quick toasts with white bean cream, raw zucchini, lemon, and toasted hazelnut

Name: Quick toasts with white bean cream, raw zucchini, lemon, and toasted hazelnut
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz rustic bread, sliced; 5.6 oz cooked white beans, drained; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole lemon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4.2 oz small zucchini; 3 tbsp toasted hazelnuts; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

An original, fresh recipe ready in minutes: crisp toast topped with a silky white bean and yogurt cream, finished with thin ribbons of zucchini, lemon zest, toasted hazelnuts, and chives. Ideal for a light meal, savory snack, or quick appetizer.

11 minPrep

3 minCook

14 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 120 g rustic bread, sliced (4 slices medium)
160 g cooked white beans, drained (pueden ser of lata, enjuagadas and escurridas)
60 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
1 unit lemon (usar 2 tsp/10 ml of juice and 1 tsp of zest)
3 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 120 g small zucchini (en cintas finas with pelador)
20 g toasted hazelnuts (chopped groseramente)
6 g fresh chives (chopped fino)
0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

312 kcal

Calories

11.2 g

Protein

31.4 g

Carbs

16.8 g

Fat

6.7 g

Fiber

24.7 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree Nuts

Instructions

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1. Toast the bread slices in a skillet, toaster, or under the oven broiler until golden and crisp. If using the oven, toast at 220 °C / 425 °F for 3 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, place the white beans, Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil, 2 tsp / 10 ml lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Blend or mash היט with a fork until thick and spreadable.
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3. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into thin ribbons. Toss them in another bowl with 1/2 tbsp / 7 ml olive oil, the lemon zest, and the red pepper flakes if using.
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4. Spread a generous layer of the white bean cream over each warm toast.
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5. Top with the zucchini ribbons, toasted hazelnuts, and chopped chives.
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6. Finish with a few extra drops of olive oil, then taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For a smoother texture, blend the bean cream with a small blender. If you want more contrast, chill the zucchini for 2 minutes before assembling the toasts.

Substitutions

You can swap the Greek yogurt for thick plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version, and replace hazelnuts with sunflower seeds if you prefer to avoid tree nuts. Chives can be replaced with parsley or dill.

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