Roasted Garlic White Bean Spread

ROASTED GARLIC WHITE BEAN SPREAD

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• 1 head of garlic or about 1/4 cup peeled garlic cloves

• 1 15-ounce can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Water as needed

Preheat oven to 450 F. To roast the garlic: Useyour hand to smash open the head of garlic.Break apart cloves and peel. Place garliccloves and 1 cup of water into a small baking dish. Roast for about 20 minutes, until garlic is golden on top. Remove from the oven.

To make the Roasted Garlic White Bean Spread: In a food processor or blender,combine beans, roasted garlic (and the liquid from the pan), salt, and pepper. Add the nutritional yeast and puree until smooth.Add more water, as needed, to reach a smooth consistency. Taste to adjust seasoning.