White Bean Thyme Bruschetta

Ingredients:

1 cup cannellini beans
1 small clove garlic
juice of 1/2 a large lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and black pepper, to taste
15 italian olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
italian bread, sliced

In a blender, puree beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Combine the olives, olive oil, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Toast the bread slices with a bit of olive oil and salt.

Spread bean paste over warm bread and top with the olive mixture. Garnish with more olive oil, thyme, and black pepper if desired.