BAKED WHITE BEAN PUREE

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Beans are the most concentrated food source of natural fiber, making this a healthy dip to serve with raw or steamed vegetables. It is especially satisfying with artichokes, which are often paired with high-fat butter or mayonnaise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained, liquid reserved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a medium saucepan coated with olive-oil cooking spray over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and saute until translucent. Add 1 teaspoon rosemary, cannellini beans, and salt and pepper, and saute until very hot.
  • Transfer bean mixture to the bowl of a food processor, add white-wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 tablespoons reserved bean liquid, and then puree until smooth.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, remaining teaspoon rosemary, and remaining teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl, and stir until well combined.
  • Place bean puree in an ovenproof bowl; top with the bread-crumb mixture. Transfer to oven; bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve hot with toast and assorted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 342 g

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