Instructions: 1. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 325 degree F oven until crisp and tinged with brown (15-20 minutes).

Transfer to a rack to cool.

2. In a small bowl, stir together tomato, parsley, vinegar, capers, and sugar; season to taste with pepper. Set aside; stir occasionally.

3. In a blender or food processor, combine beans, oil, chopped thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Whirl until almost smooth. Spoon bean pate into a small serving bowl.

4. Offer bean pate to spread over toast. Spoon tomato relish over pate, using a slotted spoon.

Makes 8-12 servings

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