AuthorGarden KitchenCategory, , , DifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Cook Time10 mins
 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 ½ medium red onion (diced)
 2 (15-oz) cans low-sodium cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon pepper
 ½ cup water
 30 crackers or slices of toasted bread
 ½ cup fresh Pecorino-Romano cheese (grated)
 fresh parsley (chopped)
1

Wash hands well with soap and water. Wash produce well and chop as directed

2

Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

3

Add beans, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a food processor.

4

Add water and purée until smooth. (If spread seems too thick, add more water as needed.)

5

Spread warm bean mixture on crackers. Sprinkle cheese and parsley over the top and serve.

6

Spread can be made up to a day in advance, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently reheated before serving.

Ingredients

 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 ½ medium red onion (diced)
 2 (15-oz) cans low-sodium cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon pepper
 ½ cup water
 30 crackers or slices of toasted bread
 ½ cup fresh Pecorino-Romano cheese (grated)
 fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1

Wash hands well with soap and water. Wash produce well and chop as directed

2

Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

3

Add beans, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a food processor.

4

Add water and purée until smooth. (If spread seems too thick, add more water as needed.)

5

Spread warm bean mixture on crackers. Sprinkle cheese and parsley over the top and serve.

6

Spread can be made up to a day in advance, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently reheated before serving.

Notes

Simple White Bean Spread