Romanian Fasole Batuta with Toasted Bread

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp tomato paste
• 2 slices rustic bread
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Blend beans, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper with a splash of water until smooth.
2. Toast bread until crisp.
3. Warm remaining oil in a skillet and cook onion slowly until deeply golden.
4. Stir in paprika and tomato paste with 1 tablespoon water, then take off the heat.
5. Spread beans onto two plates or a shallow bowl.
6. Spoon paprika onions over the top, finish with parsley and serve with toast.

Allergen note: Contains wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.