Rosemary-Bean Spread

Rosemary-Bean Spread

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sweet onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt to taste
paprika

Saute' sweet onion, garlic, and rosemary in olive oil until tender. Then blend the onion mixture with beans, lemon juice, red pepper, and salt until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F. Serve as a dip for crackers or a spread on toasted bread.