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Warm White Bean and Garlic Spread
Instructions
1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add 10 garlic cloves (30 g), finely chopped, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Stir in 2 drained and rinsed cans (425 g each) of white beans, 4 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add 2 thyme sprigs and 1 rosemary sprig.
3
Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until heated through. Remove thyme and rosemary sprigs.
4
Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth, adding 1 tablespoon warm water if needed.
5
Serve in a bowl, drizzled with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and garnished with fresh thyme or red pepper flakes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Garlic in Oil 🧄Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, which mellows its bite and creates a flavorful infused oil base for your spread.
- Reserve Bean Liquid for Creaminess 💧Save 1/2 cup of the bean cooking liquid or aquafaba before draining—adding it gradually while blending creates a luxuriously creamy texture without needing cream or extra oil.
- Toast Your Dried Herbs First 🌿Lightly toast the rosemary and thyme in the garlic-oil mixture for 30 seconds before adding beans to intensify their earthy flavors and ensure even distribution throughout the spread.
- Emulsify with Lemon at the End 🍋Add fresh lemon juice in the final 30 seconds of blending while still warm—this brightens the flavors and helps create a silky, cohesive emulsion rather than a grainy texture.
- Adjust Consistency While Warm ♨️Blend and season the spread while it's still hot, as it will thicken slightly as it cools; this gives you accurate control over the final texture and allows you to taste-test seasonings properly.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
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