Bruschetta with Cannellini, Rosemary, and Garlic

appetizer
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cannellini (1 can, drained, but reserve the liquid)
  • Roasted French black olives for garnish (optional)
  1. Cook oil, garlic, and rosemary over very low heat for 5 minutes, til garlic just starts to color.
  2. Stir in beans and a litle salt and pepper.
  3. Cook about 10 minutes, adding some liquid from the beans if it gets dry.
  4. Mash with a fork to make a rough puree.
  5. Serve with grilled bread or toast, rubbed with garlic.

Servings: 4

Source: Viana LaPlace, Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style