Prevention's white bean salad with tuna

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCannellini beans
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonMinced garlic
1cupVegetable broth
1Shallot -- minced
¼teaspoonSage -- rubbed
4tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley
1teaspoonFreshly chopped thyme
1teaspoonAnchovy paste
Freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
12½ounceLight tuna in water -- low
Salt
Sage -- optional garnish
4Baguette slices -- optional

Directions

1/> Rinse the canned beans gently under cool water and drain. 2/> Heat oil in a medium skillet to medium high. Add garlic and saute until golden. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, reducing liquid somewhat. Stir in herbs and anchovy paste. Continue simmering until liquid is reduced to half. Add the rinsed beans and stir. 3/> Remove from heat and allow to cool. Season with black pepper and stir in vinegar. 4/> Arrange beans in a circle on a flat platter. Place mound of tuna in center of circle and garnish with whole sage leaves, if desired.

Recipe By : Prevention Mag Aug 96, "Summer Salad Works"