Creamy beans

When I was in Spain, many years ago, I had this bean dish that blew my mind. It looked totally plain, no added veggies or spices that I could see, it was served in a cafeteria style restaurant with rice and a salad. It was amazing. I've been trying to recreate it ever since. It's been too long to remember the flavours exactly, but these ones I did the other night were really good.

I mixed a can of white pinto beans and a can if garbanzo beans with a splash of olive oil, a pat of butter, half a clove of crushed garlic, some salt and a teeny bit of good quality Apple Cider Vinegar. I warmed them on the stove with some water to let them soften a little. Then I blended them a little with the hand mixer. 

Super yummy. Be sure to check seasons because you want them just a little salty, with a mild full flavour. These are a good all- purpose side dish. We ate with quinoa and sautéed string beans, but I think I'll be making them very often.