Smokey White Bean Spread on Crackers
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- 1 (15-ounce) can Cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet, white onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons diced pimentos (from a jar)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper (chili) flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Crackers for serving
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about three minutes.
- Stir in the pimentos, paprika, beans, thyme, chili and salt. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash the mixture with a potato masher roughly until only half the beans remain whole.
- Serve warm with crackers. You may prepare the crackers for guests, or serve the beans in a small crock to keep them warm and allow guests to prepare their own crackers.