White Bean Spread
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 2 cups great northern soaked overnight in 6 c. of water to cover and 1 tsp. baking soda or 2 cups cannellini beans, soaked overnight in 6 c. of water to cover and 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon pesto sauce
- 2 teaspoons frehly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 whole grain baguette
directions
- Do not drain the soaking water from the beans. Bring the beans to a boil and cook for 45 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Drain the cooked beans and place in the work bowl of a food processor or in a blender. Add the pesto through the Parmesan, plus 1 tbsp,. of the oil and process or blend until smooth and put into a serving bowl.
- To serve, cut the baguette into 1-inch slices and brush the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over them, then broil on the lower rack until lightly browned. Place the bowl of bean spread in the center of a platter and put the toasts around it.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
zeldaz51
United States
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