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White bean and broccoli melts
Mashed canned white beans, broccoli, and cheddar become open-faced toast under the broiler. About 20 minutes; serves four.
About 20 minutes · serves 4
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- 1
Soften and chop the broccoli
Microwave broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 3 minutes. Drain carefully, then chop it into small pieces. Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the element.
- 2
Mash the bean filling
Mash the drained beans with yogurt, mustard, grated garlic, olive oil, and black pepper. Fold in the chopped broccoli and half the cheddar. Taste before adding salt.
- 3
Top and broil
Toast the bread lightly. Spread with the bean mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar. Broil 2–4 minutes, watching constantly, until the cheese bubbles and the edges brown.
Mash white beans into a creamy base, fold in chopped broccoli, then broil everything on sturdy toast until the cheddar bubbles. Watch the broiler continuously and use microwave-safe dishes for the broccoli. Contains wheat and milk; check bread, mustard, and mayonnaise labels for additional allergens.
Questions before you cook
Should I toast the bread first?
Yes. Lightly toast it before adding the bean mixture and cheese, then broil while watching constantly.
Can I use mayonnaise instead of yogurt?
Yes. The ingredient list already allows two tablespoons of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise. Check the product label for allergens.
Substitutions and ingredient choices
Use the listed yogurt-or-mayonnaise option. Mayonnaise may contain egg, and yogurt contains milk; neither option removes the cheddar’s milk allergen.
How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use leftovers within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F, checking with a food thermometer. These are general USDA safety limits, not a tested shelf-life claim for this recipe.
For leftovers, keep bean filling separate from bread where possible. Reheat filling before assembling toast; watch closely under the broiler.
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