Photo by Stacey Sprenz
I love Halloween and I’m always looking for ways to add a spooky twist to simple foods. One night I opened the fridge, took stock of leftovers, and decided to create three Halloween-themed spreads using just one can of white beans. Each spread has a distinct flavor, yet they’re close enough in technique that you can make all three in minutes. The only time-consuming part was waiting for my small food processor to get everything completely smooth.
The red spread shown in some photos is not included here; that recipe appears in my ebook, The Ghoulish Gourmet. For more Halloween recipes, check the blog or my ebook for additional ideas.
Boo-tiful Butternut Squash White Bean Spread
1 cup
soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free option*
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked butternut squash or pumpkin (cooked carrots would work too)
- 1/2 cup cooked white beans
- 1 tablespoon RolandⓇ Hazelnut Oil — to make oil-free, use nondairy milk instead
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch ground sage
- Pinch ground rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the cooked butternut squash (or pumpkin), white beans, hazelnut oil (or nondairy milk), water, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Puree until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281Saturated Fat 1gSodium 439mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 11gSugar 2gProtein 9g
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