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Romanian Caramelized Onion “Hummus”
We’re pretty dubious of chocolate hummus. But paprika-caramelized onion hummus? Now we’re talking. This dish was inspired by fasole bătută, a Romanian white bean puree topped with tomato- and paprika-enriched caramelized onions. It’s often eaten with sausages, but works wonderfully as a dip for bread, raw vegetables or crackers. We briefly warm the canned beans to soften them and infuse them with garlic. Heated beans also blend more easily.
4-6
Servings
Tip
Don’t be tempted to shorten the beans’ time in the food processor. The blending purees them but also aerates the mixture for a lighter, creamier texture. Also, don’t let the beans cool before processing them. They need to be blended while hot to achieve the proper consistency.
45 minutes
Ingredients
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2
15½-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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3
medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Directions
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01In a large saucepan, combine the beans, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and 5 cups water. Boil over high, then reduce to medium and simmer, stirring, until tender and the skins begin to fall off, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the ¼ cup oil until shimmering. Add the onion and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until browned and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce to medium-low and add the tomato paste and paprika. Cook, stirring, until the mixture starts to brown and stick to the pan, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup water and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until jammy, about 1 minute. Set aside off the heat.
Reviews
May 20, 2025
So good and creamy!
This hummus recipe is a perfect appetizer. The cannellini beans give a smooth finish, and the caramelized onions add flavor. It's a new favorite recipe!
March 19, 2025
Delicious!
Next time I won’t add last 1/2 tsp of salt while beans processing. Seemed a bit too much. Otherwise delicious!!! Using pita chips to scoop up “hummus”. The onions with sweet paprika and tomato paste makes the dish pop. Will definitely make again.
February 16, 2025
Very good
Just like my mother’s!
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