Bean pâté with garlic
Description
Bean pâté is very easy to make, but it takes time to cook the beans. To speed this up, soak the beans in cold water until they swell. You can make things easier and buy ready-made canned beans. With those, you’ll have the pâté ready in 20–25 minutes. But we’re not looking for easy ways, so it’s better to cook the beans yourself—they’ll be free of flavor enhancers and preservatives. Adjust the amount of garlic and onion to your taste. Overall, the dish is tasty and filling. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making bean pâté.
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Step 2
Wash the beans thoroughly and soak them in boiled, cold water for several hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 3
Then transfer the soaked beans to a pot and cover with fresh water.
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Step 4
Cook the beans until tender, 35–40 minutes. Then drain the water.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, while the beans are cooking, peel and chop the onion. Place it in a skillet with sunflower oil.
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Step 6
Sauté the onions until lightly golden.
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Step 7
Add the fried onions to the boiled beans.
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Step 8
Add the chopped garlic.
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Step 9
Using a blender, blend the beans with the onion and garlic until the mixture reaches a pâté consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix the pâté.
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Step 10
Bean pâté with garlic is ready. Serve as an appetizer with bread, toast, or croutons.