posted by Mai 03-24-103 12:52 PM
Baked White Bean and Rosemary Spread
"Use fresh sprigs of rosemary to garnish this zesty combination of great northern beans, herbs and spices. Serve with assorted breads and crackers.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt to taste
paprika
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions, garlic and rosemary until soft.
In a food processor, blend the onion mixture, great northern beans, white wine vinegar, red pepper and salt until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish and garnish with paprika. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly
Makes 3 cups