Bean Pâté with Prunes in Cognac

Ingredients

• Dried lima beans 10 oz
• Onion 1 head
• Prunes 5 oz
• Cognac 2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Safflower Oil 1 tablespoon

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Soak the beans overnight.

Step 2

Change the water and cook on low heat for about 2 hours.

Step 3

Pour boiling water over the prunes for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Chop the soaked prunes into small pieces.

Step 5

Next, soak these pieces in cognac for 10–15 minutes.

Step 6

Drain the beans, but do not discard the water.

Step 7

Chop and sauté the onion, but make sure it doesn't become mushy.

Step 8

Blend the beans with the onion until creamy, adding the reserved bean water, and add the prunes.

Step 9

Sprinkle with pepper.

Step 10

Add salt.