Vegan crostini with smoky white bean spread and nectarine

INGREDIENTS

Garlic clove, small

Mint, fresh leaves

Nectarines, ripe

1 1/2 cups

White beans, large

3 tbsp

Lemon juice

1/8 cup

Maple syrup

1/3 cup

Walnut butter** (or tahini), natural

1 tsp

Baking soda

3/4 tsp

Salt

1 handful

Pistachios

3/4 tsp

Liquid smoke*** (i used hickory bbq flavour)

1/2 cup

Fridge cold aquafaba or water

¼ cup / 4 tbsp balsamic reduction

8-16 pieces of toasted sourdough (or other) bread