Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile white bean spread, a delightful symphony of flavors perfect for any occasion. Whether you seek a quick and easy appetizer, a flavorful sandwich spread, or a zesty dip for your next party, this spread has you covered. With three variations to choose from, ranging from classic rosemary and sun-dried tomato to a spicy harissa and roasted red pepper combination, there's a spread for every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this creamy, protein-packed creation that promises to elevate your meals to new heights.
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WHITE BEAN, ROSEMARY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
My rendition of a Weight Watchers classic. This is yummy and you can happily serve this with vegetables and pita chips to family and guests who will never know it is both Core and points friendly. If your sun-dried tomatoes are very dry, soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes before chopping. A word of caution: this recipe does not do well over time as after two or three days the lemon becomes too pronounced and spoils the balance of flavors. My suggestion if you want to enjoy this over many days is to reduce the amount of juice and zest by half.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Beans
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except pepper in a food processor (I use a mini chopper for this). Blend until it is pureed. Add pepper to taste.
- Chill at least 30 minutes and up to a day and serve with cut up vegetables or pita chips.
- Two tablespoons per serving = 1 point.
WHITE BEAN PURéE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Categories Condiment/Spread Bean Tomato Appetizer Rosemary Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place beans in medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches. Let stand overnight.
- Drain beans well. Return to saucepan. Add 4 cups water, onion, and rosemary sprigs. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Discard rosemary sprigs. Drain beans and onion; cool to room temperature.
- Using on/off turns, puree drained beans and onion, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, and chopped rosemary in processor until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Puree until blended. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup boiling water. Thin with more water by tablespoonfuls if necessary. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Transfer white bean puree to wide shallow bowl; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with toasted pita triangles.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
I use this tomato-based spread in place of jelly on toast and bagels. My favorite is spreading it on tomato-basil bagels. I usually place 1/2 the spread in the refrigerator, and freeze the remainder for later use.
Provided by Don Ondersma II
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, mix tomato paste, basil, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, white sugar and garlic salt. Blend to the consistency of a spreadable paste. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ROSEMARY WHITE BEANS
Make and share this Rosemary White Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Beans
Time P1DT1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover the beans with cold water and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- They will double in size so use a lot of water.
- Heat the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the onions and cook 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Then add the chicken stock and water til simmering.
- Drain beans of their water and add to pot.
- Cook on medium heat until soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
- There will be just enough liquid in the pot so it is frothy-- if necessary turn up the heat to reduce the liquid.
- Stir in the rosemary and butter, and season to taste before serving.
WHITE BEAN, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND FETA BITES
Provided by Katie Brown
Categories Bean Cheese Tomato Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Quick & Easy New Year's Eve Feta Fall Winter Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In small saucepan over moderately low heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and tomato oil until hot but not smoking. Add pine nuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until mixture cools slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, Parmesan, and Feta. (Topping can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 6 hours. Before serving, bring to room temperature.)
- Arrange bread squares on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush on both sides with remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Toast, turning once, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Top squares with white bean topping and serve immediately. (Alternately, serve white bean, sun-dried tomato, and Feta mixture in bowl and arrange toast squares alongside.)
WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH GARLIC & ROSEMARY
This spread has a long shelf life - it can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks - and can be pulled out for impromptu entertaining.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
WHITE BEAN AND ROSEMARY & GARLIC SPREAD /DIP
A great party starter is this appetizer very flexible you can use navy beans or Great Northerns. Optional ingredients may include sun dried tomatoes, toasted nuts, black or green olive. This would be great for a sandwich spread!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients except garnish and optional ingredients in the food processor bowl fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds, then divide into two or three or leave as is.Then adding tomatoes to one, olives to the other and one as is, season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until 20 minutes-overnight.
- To serve, place the bean spread in a bowl and garnish it with rosemary sprigs. Set the bowl on a platter and surround it with fresh crisp bread bread chunks and veggies.
Tips:
- To make the spread even smoother, blend it in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If you don't have any sun-dried tomatoes on hand, you can substitute them with 1/2 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes.
- This spread is a great way to use up leftover white beans. If you have any cooked white beans, simply mash them with a fork and add them to the spread.
- You can also add other herbs and spices to the spread to taste. Some good options include basil, thyme, oregano, or garlic powder.
- Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to sandwiches and wraps.
Conclusion:
This white bean, rosemary, and sun-dried tomato spread is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give this spread a try!
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