White Bean Roasted Garlic Spread (Printable Version)

Creamy white bean and roasted garlic blend ideal for topping crisp sourdough toast with fresh herb garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Spread

01 - 1 head garlic
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
07 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

08 - 4 slices sourdough bread
09 - Extra olive oil for drizzling
10 - Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or thyme for garnish (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool slightly.
03 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a food processor.
04 - Add cannellini beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread the white bean and roasted garlic mixture generously over the toast.
07 - Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really spent maybe ten minutes of actual work.
  • The roasted garlic becomes sweet and mellow, nothing like raw garlic, so even people who claim to hate garlic usually ask for the recipe.
  • It's naturally vegan and dairy-free, which means it works for almost anyone at your table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step on the roasted garlic or you'll burn your fingers, and honestly, the slight cooldown makes squeezing the cloves out so much easier.
  • If your spread seems too thick, add a splash of water or olive oil while blending rather than adding more beans; this keeps the flavor concentrated.
03 -
  • Buy garlic heads that feel heavy for their size; they have more cloves and more flavor potential.
  • Don't rush the roasting time; low and slow is what transforms the garlic from pungent to sweet and spreadable.
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