Tuesday, May 18, 2010

White Bean and Rosemary Spread or Dip

This is yummy cold or hot from the oven.
Perfect sandwich spread or dip with pita chips
mini toast triangles or veggies.
White Bean and Rosemary Spread 
or Dip  

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium to large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced 
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped - FRESH IS BEST!
2 (15 ounce) cans of Great Northern white beans, place in a sieve and rinsed then 
drained
1-1/3 tablespoons white wine vinegar -> Can be replaced with apple cider vinegar.
a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes OR a dash of Tabasco sauce
salt to taste
paprika

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium
 heat.
Slowly saute onions, garlic and rosemary until soft.
In a food processor or blender, blend the onion mixture,
beans, vinegar, red pepper/Tabasco Sauce and salt until
smooth.NOTE: If you want to add 3/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese to 
the mixture it adds a delicious flavor. It's up to you.
Transfer mixture to a medium baking dish and garnish with paprika.
Bake uncovered in oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

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