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gryp

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 3:22 pm

Seraph wrote:

GR wrote:

I also love bean spreads. I've never figured out how to make them taste exactly right though. Confused

Try to add more water and oil, then some lemon and garlic and salt. It should taste right. Generally the problem with homemade bean spreads is- a- too thick (add water) or b- not cooked long enough first before pureed.

Yeah, they always come out too thick. No matter how carefully I follow the recipes. Thanks for the tips.
The best sandwiches I ever had were with a white bean spread and grilled vegetables. I've never been able to replicate them though.

Clarissa

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 3:24 pm

My little hint for white bean spread is adding roasted garlic and some rosemary.

gryp

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 3:27 pm

Thanks.

Now I can try them again and be optimistic about it. You know when you (I) get those comments of: "You're trying THAT again????" LOL

Raisin

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 4:44 pm

Clarissa wrote:

My little hint for white bean spread is adding roasted garlic and some rosemary.

do you use canned beans or do you cook your own?

Clarissa

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 5:09 pm

Raisin wrote:

Clarissa wrote:

My little hint for white bean spread is adding roasted garlic and some rosemary.

do you use canned beans or do you cook your own?

I buy canned these days. Used to buy dried and cook them but got lazy. Also, Trader Joe's has good, canned, organic beans.

I haven't made white bean spread in a long time. These days I usually find recipes for black beans, because they're my favorite. But this discussion has me contemplating making the other. I once did an antipasto plate for a dinner -- bruschetta with white bean spread, bruschetta with sundried/fresh tomato and mozzarella, homemade marinated artichokes and something else I can't recall.

Raisin

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 5:16 pm

Clarissa wrote:

Raisin wrote:

Clarissa wrote:

My little hint for white bean spread is adding roasted garlic and some rosemary.

do you use canned beans or do you cook your own?

I am getting hungry now. all I have is leftover chicken. however I ate chummous, falafel and veggies for lunch today. that was good.

somehow leftover chicken is just not appealing. I am so spoilt I only like it fresh. Wink

however leftover chummous is good 2 days later.

could we start what did you make for vegetarian dinner tonight thread? especially things like your antipasto dinner. it sounds good.

Clarissa

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 5:33 pm

I confess I don't do such elaborate things for weeknights. My effort is usually expended on Shabbat, and also sometimes on Sundays. In between, nothing so fancy.

But I'd love to talk about vegetarian menus, anytime.

DefyGravity

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 5:40 pm

I absolutely LOVE beans! I use them for: bean burritos, rice and beans, bean burgers, falafel, thai curries, etc.

chocolate moose

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 6:41 pm

I posted a good white bean dip here, with carrots

Mrs Bissli

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 7:11 pm

Raisin, I wish I could post what we made veggie with beans tonight.

BUT I'm spoiled. We're still working on leftover chicken (actually turkey) soup and roast chicken.
Of course with green beans and some salad.

I picked up a bag of french green lentils (puy lentils?) at a supermarket. It doesn't need pre-soaking,
just needs to be boiled (I add a bit of stock powder) for like 15min, and makes deliciously nutty salad
dressed with a bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I add cooked pasta and this will be my lunch tomorrow.

chocolate moose

Sun, Jun 21 2009, 7:33 pm

Raisin wrote:

somehow leftover chicken is just not appealing. I am so spoilt I only like it fresh.

we also only eat fresh chicken. how about chicken salad for your leftovers ?

Raisin wrote:

could we start what did you make for vegetarian dinner tonight thread?

I brought up a year old thread.

Raisin

Mon, Jun 22 2009, 6:24 am

chocolate moose wrote:

Raisin wrote:

somehow leftover chicken is just not appealing. I am so spoilt I only like it fresh.

we also only eat fresh chicken. how about chicken salad for your leftovers ?

Raisin wrote:

could we start what did you make for vegetarian dinner tonight thread?

I brought up a year old thread.

I still ate it. too wasteful to make new food. I prefer reheated chicken then chicken salad. tonight we are making a bbq for friends so the last few peices can go on the bbq.

mrs bissli, I love puy lentils. not sure if they taste different, but they look cool.

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