White Bean Spread Recipe 435

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic and rosemary. Steep the flavors over medium heat until the garlic begins to darken. About 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the beans, unstrained infused olive oil, salt and pepper and process until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with crudite.

Steps:

• Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans. To a food processor with motor running add desired amount of garlic and blend until minced. Add beans and remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Transfer spread to a serving bowl. Spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, garnish spread with parsley and/or paprika. Serve spread with crackers or baguette slices.