Bean Paste

1. 1

   rinse beans and put into a quart size pot

2. 2

   cover with water

3. 3

   simmer, don't boil until beans are soft

4. 4

   add water if needed to keep beans covered

5. 5

   drain beans, reserve liquid

6. 6

   mash beans with potato masher

7. 7

   add reserved liquid 1/2 cup at a time and blend using an immersion blender to blend into a thick paste

8. 8

   portion into 1/2 cup servings and store in freezable plastic containers or ziplock snack bags

9. 9

   freeze and use in any recipe containing a roux, can be added to recipe with butter from frozen state, just wait to add flour until bean paste has thawed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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