Ingredients
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- 15.5 oz. can of Cannellini Beans - drained
- 1 small red onion - quartered
- 4 - 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 small bunch of scallions -
- 2 - 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup of Asiago cheese or Romano cheese
- 4 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the quartered onion, scallions, garlic cloves and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and let the veggies get a slight char.
- Cut the scallions and place in a food processor along with the onion, garlic cloves, beans, lemon juice, grated cheese, seasonings and 3 tbs. olive oil and process in a desired creamy consistency.
- Taste for seasonings, if you need more seasoning, season and give another plus or two.
- Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes and fresh ground black pepper and your favorite crackers.
Notes
You may substitute the cannellini beans for garbanzo or red beans if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
