Caramelized Black Bean Butter

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 over medium-high heat, heat a large nonstick skillet and melt together butter and oil.
• 2 add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then lower temperature to medium and add onion. sauté , stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until soft and golden.
• 3 place cooked onion mixture, beans, cocoa, salt, pepper, and paprika in food processor and whir until smooth.
• 4 transfer the bean butter into serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley.
• 5 enjoy!