Tomato + Butter Bean Dip

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Pair this simple Butter Bean Dip with a bag of pita chips or a loaf of crusty bread, and you’ve got the perfect campfire appetizer to hold everyone over until dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 14 oz can butter beans drained (or other white bean)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • handful fresh parsley chopped
  • pita chips crusty bread, or crackers

Instructions

  • Mince the shallot and garlic. In a cold skillet, add the shallot, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and tomato paste. Saute over low heat for a few minutes, stirring often, until the oil gently bubbles.
  • Add the paprika and stir. Add the drained beans, red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Stir to coat the beans and cook for another minute or so to warm the beans.
  • Remove from the heat, add salt to taste, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita chips, crusty bread, or crackers.

Notes

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