Smashed Cannellini Bean Tartine Recipes

GARLIC WHITE BEAN MASH IN A FLASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan over medium high, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Add beans, stock and lemon zest.
• Simmer for 2 minutes, then use a fork or potato masher to mash.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MASHED WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring often, until golden, about 1 minute.
• Add beans, sage, and 1 1/4 cups water. Cook, stirring often, until beans are hot and liquid thickens, about 4 minutes.
• Mash beans, leaving some whole. Season with salt and pepper.

SMASHED CANNELLINI BEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a shallow saucepan over a low-medium heat and scatter in the sage leaves, if using. Fry for 2 mins until crisp, lift onto a plate using a slotted spoon. Tip the onion into the pan and cook for 3 mins until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Sprinkle in the pepper and toast for 1 min, then stir in the beans. Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice.
• Season the mixture with salt, then tip into a food processor or mini chopper with the remaining oil. Blitz everything together to your desired consistency - it can be a smooth or a rough paste. Will keep covered in the fridge for two days. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Serve the dip as is with crostini or breadsticks, or drizzle with a little extra olive oil and top with the crispy sage leaves, if using.