White Bean Spread

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups great northern soaked overnight in 6 c. of water to cover and 1 tsp. baking soda or 2 cups cannellini beans, soaked overnight in 6 c. of water to cover and 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon pesto sauce
  • 2 teaspoons frehly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 whole grain baguette

Directions

  1. 1
    Do not drain the soaking water from the beans.
  2. 2
    Bring the beans to a boil and cook for 45 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. 3
    Preheat the broiler.
  4. 4
    Drain the cooked beans and place in the work bowl of a food processor or in a blender.
  5. 5
    Add the pesto through the Parmesan, plus 1 tbsp,.
  6. 6
    of the oil and process or blend until smooth and put into a serving bowl.
  7. 7
    To serve, cut the baguette into 1-inch slices and brush the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over them, then broil on the lower rack until lightly browned.
  8. 8
    Place the bowl of bean spread in the center of a platter and put the toasts around it.

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