Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Savory Haricot Beans (Fagioli in Antipasto) Recipe

Ingredients

• 350 g/12 oz/2 cups dried haricot (navy) beans

• 15 g/1/2 oz/1 tbsp butter

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 400 g/14 oz/1 large can chopped tomatoes

• 300 ml/1 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock

• 15 g/1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

---

Method:

1. Soak the haricot beans overnight. Boil rapidly in water for 10 minutes then simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

2. Heat the butter in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until browned.

3. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and parsley. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Lower the heat, season to taste and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.

5. Drain the beans and add to the sauce. Stir well and serve.