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Warmed White Bean & Herb Spread

extra-virgin olive oil

large onion

cloves garlic

dried rosemary leaves

cooked cannellini, Great Northern, navy, or other white beans

white wine vinegar

cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

Fresh rosemary for garnish

Oven

Heat oil in skillet over medium head. Add onion and saute until soft but not brown, about 6 minutes. Lower heat slightly and add garlic and rosemary, sauteing until fragrant, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat

Scrape onion mixture into food processor, and add beans, vinegar, cayenne if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.

Oil the bottom and sides of a shallow 1-quart gratin dish. Transfer bean mixture to oiled idshes, smoothing the top with a spoon. Drizzle a little oil over the top. Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.