BUTTER-BEAN PUREE APPETIZER

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This is a recipe from a Taste of Home cookbook magazine Dec. 2009. It is a super recipe that is perfect for a party. It looks elegant and sophisticated yet tastes simply divine.This recipe makes a lot so plan accordingly. Serve to your guests and get "ooohs and aaahs." They will guess hummus but be surprised by this unique flavor. Enjoy ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 (16 ounce) cans butter beans
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus additional for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 loaf French bread, cut into 40 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brush bread slices with olive oil and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake until lightly golden 7 to 10 minutes.
  • In a work bowl of a food processor combine 1 can butter beans undrained , 1 can butter beans drained and garlic and pulse until smooth.
  • In a large bowl combine artichoke hears,lemon juice and 1/4 cup parsley.
  • Add bean mixture to bowl, stirring well.
  • Spoon onto toasted bread slices.
  • Top with lemon zest and additional parsley.
  • Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  • enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.8, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.3

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