Black Bean and Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans,rinsed and drained
• 1 (5.3-ounce) package goat cheese
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until browned. Add mirin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Place onion mixture, beans, and remaining 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process 1 minute or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Cover and chill at least 2 hours (mixture will thicken as it chills).