White Bean Pate with Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• baguette, sliced and toasted

Tomato Relish

• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1-2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

White Bean Pate

• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney beans)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
• 3/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Stir ingredients for tomato relish together.

2. 2

   Season with pepper, stir occasionally.

3. 3

   In blender, combine beans, oil, thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic and salt.

4. 4

   Whirl til smooth.

5. 5

   Spoon bean pate into serving crock, or serve pate on toasts with relish.