Romanian Bean Dip with Caramelised Onions (Fasole Bătută)

Name: Romanian Bean Dip with Caramelised Onions (Fasole Bătută)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cans cooked kidney beans (drained and rinsed (15 oz each) but cannellini, navy, or butter beans all work beautifully ); 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 4 garlic cloves (crushed or grated); 1 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tsp salt (, adjust the saltiness just before baking)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A smoky, creamy Romanian bean dip where caramelised onions and tomato sauce are blended directly into the beans and baked until golden. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 30 mins.

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:37:01 GMT