Red Red Bean Spread Food

RED-RED BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
• Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
• Broil 10 minutes or until blackened.
• Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Peel and chop.
• Place bell peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth.
• *You may also use 1 1/2 cups jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting your own.

RED KIDNEY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft and golden.
• Add the kidney beans and their liquid and stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the lime juice to the kidney bean mixture. Take the pan off the heat and when it has cooled a little, process the mixture until it is a bumpy puree. When it is cool, arrange in small bowls and sprinkle over the reserved lime zest.

RED BEAN AND WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine beans, water, onion and bay leaf in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer until tender, about an hour.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts out on a baking tray and toast for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, and checking frequently until toasted.
• Drain beans well and discard bay leaf. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree the beans with walnuts, butter, chopped garlic, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
• Mix chopped herbs together and put aside a small amount for garnish. Blend the rest into the beans and add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve on warmed bread slices or crackers. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and sprinkle with herb mix.
• Serve next to some string cheese. For older children and adults, top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.

RED KIDNEY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft and golden.
• Add the kidney beans and their liquid and stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the lime juice to the kidney bean mixture.
• Take the pan off the heat and when it has cooled a little, process the mixture until it is a bumpy puree.
• When it is cool, arrange in small bowls and sprinkle over the reserved lime zest.

RED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Cover beans with at least 2 inches of water in a large bowl. Cover loosely, and let soak overnight at room temperature.
• Drain beans; transfer to a medium saucepan. Add stock, herbs, spices, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer beans until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain beans; reserve cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let liquid cool completely.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
• Pulse beans and 1/2 cup cooking liquid in a food processor until smooth. Add more cooking liquid if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with yogurt, then onions. Serve with chips. Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

ADZUKI/ADUKI RED BEAN PASTE

Steps:

• Measure out about 1 dry cup of dried adzuki beans. You will probably have leftover, adzuki beans definitely multiply when cooked. Soak the beans overnight.
• Next day, bring about 4-5 cups of water to a boil, then let the beans simmer for 35-40 minutes or until soft, with the pot lid loosely covered.
• Drain the beans, and measure out 2 cups now that they're cooked. (Save the leftover beans for veggie burger or roasting purposes, or other adzuki confections!).
• Put the cooked beans and 1 1/2 cups of sugar plus a little water into a food processor and puree it until there are almost no more bean pieces left.
• Pour the paste into a colander fitted over a large bowl, and let strain overnight (at least 6-8 hours.).
• When it's all done straining the next day, there should be a lot of liquid in the bottom of the bowl and the paste inside the colander should be nice and thick. It's ready for use now! It can be refridgerated for up to a week, then frozen for a few months for future use.

RED BEAN-TAHINI SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add beans and cook, stirring a few times, just until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add coriander seeds, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Pulse just until mixture is thick and creamy but not totally smooth; let cool completely. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle generously with sumac before serving.

CREAMY PINTO BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Do Ahead
• Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

RED BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend ingredients in a food processor until well combined.
• Chill first or serve immediately with chips, pita or any crusty bread.