Pinto Bean Spread

This is a very delicious spread to smooth on toasted Four Grain Flatbreads (gluten-free), top with cheese and put under the broiler so the cheese can melt and crisp up.

I’ve noticed that differing spice companies offer spices of varying potencies. The best flavor will come from quality dried spices. So please adjust these spices to taste.

Pinto Bean Spread

• 4 cups cooked pinto beans
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/4 of an onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-1/2 to 3 teaspoons cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika

Combine all ingredients in the Vita-Mix wet container (or food processor). Put on the lid with tamper. Turn on to LOW, increase variable speed slowly to 10, then turn on to HIGH. Blend, using the tamper to help circulate the ingredients, until smooth. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate.

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