Bean Paste

Directions

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   {"0":"rinse beans and put into a quart size pot","2":"cover with water","4":"simmer, don't boil until beans are soft","6":"add water if needed to keep beans covered","8":"drain beans, reserve liquid","10":"mash beans with potato masher","12":"add reserved liquid 1\/2 cup at a time and blend using an immersion blender to blend into a thick paste","14":"portion into 1\/2 cup servings and store in freezable plastic containers or ziplock snack bags","16":"freeze and use in any recipe containing a roux, can be added to recipe with butter from frozen state, just wait to add flour until bean paste has thawed."}