I was really disappointed in this dip. All I could taste was the raw balsamic vinegar. I added everything I could think of - more salt and paprika, black pepper, chipotle powder, salsa, lime juice - and it only barely improved. Now I have a giant bowl of it to take to a dinner party tonight, and I'm embarrassed to serve it. Hopefully warming it up and adding cheese will help. The only thing I can think of to do differently is to cook the balsamic with the onions.
Caramelized Black Bean "Butter"
Randy Mayor
Caramelized onions lend the black beans an intriguing sweetness and complexity, which is highlighted by balsamic vinegar and cocoa. Spread on a sandwich of sliced ciabatta with grilled vegetables and arugula. It's also great with baked tortilla chips.
Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 17
- Calories from fat: 2%
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Carbohydrate: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.2mg
- Sodium: 48mg
- Calcium: 7mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chopped onion
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 10 minutes or until golden. Place onion, beans, vinegar, cocoa, salt, and paprika in a food processor; process until smooth. Place bean mixture in a bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.
Caramelized Black Bean "Butter" Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Dips/Spreads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southwest, Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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