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Simple White Bean Spread

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 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.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

½ cup per serving served on crackers/toast

Amount per serving
Calories198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 7mg3%
Sodium 379mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Calcium 112mg9%
Iron 2mg12%
Folate 35mcg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.