Cannellini and Smoked Whitefish Spread

Ingredients

• 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 160 ml milk or buttermilk
• 1 18-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 lb smoked whitefish, all skin and bones removed
• 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tbs chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, tarragon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Louisiana hot sauce

Directions

1. Soak Bread: Soak bread in milk for a few minutes.
2. Process Base: Add beans, whitefish, garlic, and zest to a food processor. Pulse to coarsely chop.
3. Blend: Add soaked bread with milk and process until smooth.
4. Finish: Pulse in herbs and season with salt, pepper, and a few drops of hot sauce.
5. Store: Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.

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