Red Bean Paste

Serves 6 | Prep Time 5 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 ounce Eden Aduki Beans, drained, reserve liquid

• 2 Tbsp organic Thompson seedless raisins

• 1 Tbsp organic maple syrup

• 1/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt

Directions

Place bean cooking liquid in a small saucepan, add raisins and bring to a boil. Simmer on low until raisins are tender. Add beans and sea salt, mix and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove and place the beans in a food processor or blender. Blend until a smooth, creamy paste. The bean paste is now ready for making Steamed Red Bean Buns or serve with Eden Mochi.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 67 calories, 0g fat (0% calories from fat), 3g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium