Black Bean and Carrot Spread

1 carrot, chopped
1 19oz can black beans, well rinsed
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp salt or to taste

1. Boil carrots until soft. While carrots are boiling, purée beans and water in a food processor or in a bowl using an immersion hand blender.
2. Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and browned. While onions are cooking, add boiled carrots to puréed beans and process until well blended.
3. Add salt and bean mixture to onions and mix well. Cook until heated through.
4. Cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes a great sandwich filling or dip.

Tagged as: black beans, carrots, olive oil, onion