The Chew: White Bean Liver Toast
Carla Hall helped a viewer named Gabrielle who wanted to recreate her grandmother’s chicken liver pate. Carla Hall had a new version to share that was half the calories! She prepared a vegetarian version, her White Bean “Liver” Toast. If you’re looking for a way to lighten up your snack or appetizer routine, give this recipe a try!
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The Chew: White Bean Liver Toast Recipe Ingredients

Carla Hall helped one viewer make a lighter version of liver pate, with her White Bean “Liver” Toasts. (cookbookman / Flickr)
- 6 cloves garlic – peeled
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 C breadcrumbs
- crusty bread toasted with olive oil
- 4 tbsp olive oil – divided
- 1/4 C sherry
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable stock
- 1 can white beans – drained, rinsed, 15 oz
- 2 tbsp parsley – chopped
The Chew: White Bean Liver Toast Recipe Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small saucepan, add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium-high heat
- Add the garlic cloves and cook, until slightly softened, about 3-5 minutes
- Add sherry and soy sauce
- Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a sticky glaze, about 6-8 minutes
- Deglaze the pan with vegetable stock
- Add cream and mix to combine
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic mixture and white beans and puree until smooth
- Put the mixture in an 8-oz ramekin
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, breadcrumbs and parsley, and mix to combine
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the bean mixture and bake for 10-12 minutes until warm and golden
- Cut bread into thin slices
- Drizzle with the rest of the olive oil and toast in the oven until golden brown
- Serve with white bean dip
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