"Caramelized" Black Bean "Butter"

This is a rich dip or spread, full of flavor. Good with baked tortilla chips or you could use it for a spread on a sandwich. I made it as one of the appetizers for a New Year's Eve party and served it with baked pita chips and baked bagel chips.

It is from Cooking Light Magazine originally.

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cups chopped onion
2 (15oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 10 minutes or until golden. Place onion, beans, vinegar, cocoa, salt, and paprika in a food processor; process until smooth. place bean mixture in bowl, garnish with parsley. Yield 3 cups.

1 tbsp =
17 calories
0.4g fat
0.7g protein
3.1g carb
0.8g fiber