RITZ Red Bean Bite Delights

Name: RITZ Red Bean Bite Delights
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 630 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 oz. dried adzuki beans; 1 qt. water, plus more for soaking; 3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided; 8 RITZ Crackers; 2 tsp. golden raisins; 2 tsp. dried goji berries; 2 tsp. pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Adzuki beans are a staple in Asian countries, used in snacks and desserts. These bean and fruit bites are a great appetizer idea for celebrating the Asian New Year!

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Ingredient list

6 oz. dried adzuki beans
1 qt. (4 cups) water, plus more for soaking
3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
8 RITZ Crackers
2 tsp. golden raisins
2 tsp. dried goji berries
2 tsp. pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

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Recipe Tips

Rinse beans, then pick through them to remove and discard any small stones. Place beans in medium bowl. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Let stand at least 8 hours or overnight.

Drain beans; rinse well. Place beans in 2-qt. saucepan. Add 1 qt. water; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 1 hour to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to ensure water always covers beans by about 1/4 inch. (Be sure to check water occasionally to prevent beans from boiling dry.)

Place beans and their liquid in food processor; process until smooth.

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in saucepan on medium-low heat. Add beans and sugars; mix well. Cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until bean mixture thickens and begins to hold its shape. Add remaining oil; cook and stir 1 min. (Do not overcook.) Remove from heat.

Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into small bowl; cool 15 min. (Note: Bean paste will firm up as it cools.)

Cool remaining bean paste completely. Refrigerate up to 3 days (or freeze up to 2 weeks) before using as desired.

Spoon 1/3 cup bean paste into pastry bag fitted with desired tip; pipe onto crackers. Top with remaining ingredients.