Caramelized Black Bean Butter

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Over medium-high heat, heat a large nonstick skillet and melt together butter and oil.

2. 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. 3

   Place cooked onion mixture, beans, cocoa, salt, pepper, and paprika in food processor and whir until smooth.

4. 4

   Transfer the bean butter into serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley.

5. 5

   Enjoy!