Honey Pecan White Bean Bread Pudding - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
• 1/2 loaf about 6 cups/1.5 L, lightly packed day-old whole grain bread, cubed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) golden raisins, reserve some for garnish on top
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans, reserve some for garnish on top (see notes)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups (500 mL) 1% milk, or preferred milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked or canned white beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon
• pinch sea salt