Roasted Garlic and Miso Bean Spread

Move aside hummus, there’s a new girl in town! I might be biased because navy beans are my favorite beans but I can guarantee that this quick and easy 2-step roasted garlic and miso Bean spread will become a new staple in your house too! I had 1 sad garlic bulb laying in my pantry that was clearly counting its days, and I wanted a recipe that used a whole bulb. Then I realized I had a cup of cooked navy beans in the fridge remaining from a previous recipe. So bam! Put the two together and you get a velvety, garlicky, and umami spread. The miso is also a star in this recipe, but if you didn’t have it on hand, you can opt for salt or a bit of soy sauce. Taste as you go so you can get your desired taste. This recipe is also great for meal prep, especially if you find yourself looking for a healthy and quick lunch throughout the week. It doesn’t have raw garlic in it so it won’t get overwhelmingly garlic after a few days. 

If you want to use this spread in a sandwich, prepare the sandwich ingredients while the garlic is roasting. I pickled a small red onion with 3 tbsp of vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, and sumac. I also sliced some tomato, bell pepper, and spinach. 

Roasted Garlic and Miso Bean Spread

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Serving: 1 heap cup of spread

Ingredients

  • 1 (182g) cup cooked navy beans
  • 1 small-medium bulb of garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp mustard

Instructions:

1.Prepare the roasted garlic by cutting the garlic bulb in half. Place the halves on aluminum foil along with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Wrap it well and roast for 20-25 minutes at 190C. I did this in an air fryer at 190C for 23 minutes, you could also do this in an oven.

2. Meanwhile, juice a small lemon, we need 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Add the cooked navy beans, miso, seasonings, olive oil, and mustard. Blend it in a food processor, blender, or immersion blender which is what I used. Once the garlic is roasted, save a few roasted garlic cloves for garnish. Add the rest to the mix and blend. I like mine to have a bit of texture so I don’t blend it until smooth.

This spread screams versatility! Use this spread in wraps and sandwiches, or dilute it to use it as a dip or salad dressing. Enjoy!