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Cannellini Topping
Serves:8

Served this tasty topping on Crostini.
Origin: Italian
Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces) Italian white beans (cannellini)
2 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped plum tomatoes or chunky basic tomato sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Preparation:

1. Drain the beans and rinse under cold running water; drain thoroughly. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute until wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute 1 minute. 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and drained beans; reduce heat to low. Simmer, crushing the beans with a spoon, until heated through. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Per Serving: 214 Calories (15.8% from fat); 4g Fat (1g Sat, 3g Mono, trace Poly); 13g Protein, 34g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol, 143mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.