Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15.5 oz. can of Cannellini Beans – drained
  • 1 small red onion – quartered
  • 4 – 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 small bunch of scallions –
  • 2 – 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup of Asiago cheese or Romano cheese
  • 4 tbs. olive oil

Instruction

  • Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the quartered onion, scallions, garlic cloves and basil leaves.
  • Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and let the veggies get a slight char.
  • Cut the scallions and place in a food processor along with the onion, garlic cloves, beans, lemon juice, grated cheese, seasonings and 3 tbs. olive oil and process in a desired creamy consistency.
  • Taste for seasonings, if you need more seasoning, season and give another plus or two.
  • Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes and fresh ground black pepper and your favorite crackers.