White Bean Pate Recipe

Name: White Bean Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon butter, or as needed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 shallot, minced; 2 cups cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon melted butter; salt to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired; 1 pinch paprika, or as desired

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 shallot, minced
2 cups cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon melted butter
salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired
1 pinch paprika, or as desired

1
Lightly grease a serving bowl with butter.
2
Pour olive oil into a skillet; add white pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3
Place the skillet over medium heat and warm the spices until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Stir shallot into the warm oil and spices; cook and stir until the shallot begins to change color, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Stir cannellini beans and tomato paste into the shallot and spice mixture.
6
Cook and stir while mashing the beans thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir sherry and soy sauce through the mashed bean mixture; cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Remove the skillet from heat.
9
Stir melted butter through the bean mixture; season with salt.
10
Pack the bean mixture into the prepared bowl.
11
Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour; garnish with parsley and paprika to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon butter, or as needed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, White Bean Pate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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White Bean Pate

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