FAGIOLI COL TONNO (WHITE BEANS WITH TUNNY FISH)

Ingredients:

Haricot beans – 150 gms (soaked overnight) or

Butter beans – 1 can (400 gms)

Olive oil

Onion shreds – few

Tomato shreds – few

Salt and ground black pepper

Tunny fish in oil -1 can (200 gms)

Method:

• This is a Tuscan dish made with delicious locally grown fresh beans, but a very pleasant dish can be made using canned or cooked dried beans.
• The oil should be a really ‘fruity” one and if liked a few shred of raw onion or tomato may be added.
• Simmer the bean which have been soaked overnight in water to cover until tender, about 3 hours, or heat the canned beans.
• Drain and while still hot liberally dress the beans with olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve cold in individual bowls with a large portion of tunny fish on top.
• This is very substantial antipasto.