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Angry Italian Bean Spread

INgredients

1/4 cup packed Italian parsley leaves

2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 cans (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

3/4 cup Arrabbiata sauce

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Crackers, Crostini, or French or Italian bread

Directions

Combine sparsely and garlic in food processor; process for 30 seconds.  Add beans, salt and pepper, process for 1 minute.  Scrape down sides of bowl; process for 30 more seconds.  With processor running, add sauce and oil, Process for 30 more seconds or until smooth.

I've modified the recipe so it has more of a smoky pepper flavor by using fire roasted tomatoes and a small amount of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce in place of the Italian flavored arrabbiata sauce.