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Moroccan Spicy Bean Puree

spread on pita bread or use as a dip for raw vegetables or pitas. from the bean harvest cookbook

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Ingredients

  • cannellini
  • bean stock
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • sweet paprika
  • ground red pepper
  • ground cumin
  • lemon
  • salt
  • black pepper

Preparation

  1. 1sort , rinse , soak and cook the beans overnight
  2. 2in the morning strain off the water
  3. 3put the beans in a pot along with water and cook for 45 minutes
  4. 4drain off water and save back 1 cup of bean stock
  5. 5in medium-size pot , heat the oil over medium heat
  6. 6when hot , add onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent
  7. 7add the paprika , red pepper and cumin
  8. 8saute 2-3 minutes
  9. 9stir in the beans , stock , lemon juice , salt and pepper and mix thoroughly
  10. 10pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth
  11. 11taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary