Chi-Chi Bean Toasts

Name: Chi-Chi Bean Toasts
Ingredients: one 15-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1/2 cup chopped dill; 1 tablespoon relish; 1/4 cup mayonnaise*; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper, to taste; sliced bread

Leslie Durso|Dec. 7, 2012 3:44 pm EST

Chi-Chi Bean Toasts

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A chi-chi bean is Leslie Durso's grandmother's nickname for garbanzo beans, and it makes its appearance in Leslie's recipe mixed in a flavorful vegan mayonnaise and served on soft bread. We adapted ours to use regular mayonnaise, but feel free to stick to vegan like Leslie.

Servings

12

Ingredients

one 15-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup chopped dill
1 tablespoon relish
1/4 cup mayonnaise*
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
sliced bread

Directions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, smash the beans and shallots with a potato smasher or fork until the beans are broken into about ¼ of the size. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Season to taste and serve as a sandwich or on sliced toasts as an appetizer.