White Bean Purée

By Carolben

Prep time: 15 minutes. Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 can navy beans (or garbanzo, black beans, black-eyed peas)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Put beans in a colander and rinse until the water is clear (no bubbles). If using canned garbanzos, pop off the shells for easier digestion. Purée ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Serve cold or at room temperature.