Peppery White Bean Feta Toasts
Creamy white beans, roasted peppers, and feta pile onto crisp toast for a snack with serious counter-service swagger.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 10 · Total: 20 · Serves: 6 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
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An original snack built from pantry beans, jarred peppers, and the classic contrast of lemon, feta, and toast.
Story
This is the snack I make when people are on the way and the refrigerator is giving me a very short speech. The bean spread is creamy enough to feel generous, while roasted peppers bring the sweet, smoky corner that keeps the bites from tasting plain. Feta and lemon wake everything up. Put the tray down and let the room decide how many counts as dinner.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 thin slices sourdough baguette
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 F and arrange the bread slices on a sheet pan.
- Mash the beans with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth with a little texture.
- Toast the bread for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once, until the edges are crisp and the centers are still sturdy.
- Taste the bean spread and add another squeeze of lemon if it needs more lift.
- Spread the beans over the warm toasts and top with sliced roasted peppers and feta.
- Scatter parsley, lemon zest, and extra black pepper over the toasts, then serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- Pat the roasted peppers dry so they do not soften the toast too quickly.
- For a smoother spread, pulse the beans in a food processor for 10 seconds.
- Toast the bread just before serving for the best contrast.
- Add chopped olives or a pinch of smoked paprika for a bolder snack plate.
Cook's Notes
- Dry the peppers well before topping.
- Leave a little bean texture for a heartier bite.
- Assemble just before serving so the bread stays crisp.