Romanian Caramelized Onion “Hummus”
- Makes4-6 servings
- Cook Time45 minutes
- 3
We’re pretty dubious of chocolate hummus. But paprika-caramelized onion hummus? Now we’re talking. This dish was inspired by fasole bătută, a Romanian white bean puree topped with tomato- and paprika-enriched caramelized onions. It’s often eaten with sausages, but works wonderfully as a dip for bread, raw vegetables or crackers. We briefly warm the canned beans to soften them and infuse them with garlic. Heated beans also blend more easily.
Don’t be tempted to shorten the beans’ time in the food processor. The blending purees them but also aerates the mixture for a lighter, creamier texture. Also, don’t let the beans cool before processing them. They need to be blended while hot to achieve the proper consistency.
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