Creamy Cannellini Beans

Great as a tapas dish, on toast or as a side dish to chicken.

Vegetarian prep5 mins total time15 mins servings2 – 4 addedJuly 2018

• 1 shallot
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ tablespoon butter/olive oil
• 1 1 can cannellini or flageolet beans
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 – 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• salt
• pepper
• (optional) Parmesan cheese

1. Finely chop the shallot and garlic.
2. Fry on low-medium heat for 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
3. Drain the beans, but leave some of the brine, around 3 tbsp and add it to the shallot and garlic and stir.
4. Add the cream and parsley and let cook on low heat for a couple of minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve on toast or as a tapas dish.