Anti-Inflammatory Beans on Toast
Anti-Inflammatory Beans on Toast: a snack that fits Balanced.
Adapted from EatingWell, by Amanda Holstein

Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 (13.7-ounce) can baked beans in tomato sauce (such as Heinz)
- 4 slices multigrain bread, toasted
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Reduce heat to medium; add Worcestershire, tomato paste, chili powder and salt; stir until well incorporated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Reduce heat to low and add beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated, 3 to 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Spoon 1/2 cup of the bean mixture onto each slice of toast and sprinkle with parsley.
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