Cannellini Bean Salad with Parsley Pesto

• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onions
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch cayenne
• 1/3 cup very finely grated Parmesan, or crumbled goat cheese
• 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley leaves
• Toasted pita bread triangles or 1/2-inch thick lightly toasted French bread

1. Place the beans in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
2. Drain.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the onions and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the drained beans, 4 teaspoons of the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 3 minutes.
6. Remove from the pan and transfer to a decorative platter.
7. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
8. In a blender or bowl of a small food processor, combine the parsley, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a blender or small food processor.
9. Process on high speed for 30 seconds.
10. Add the remaining 1/3 cup oil with the motor running and process until smooth.
11. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
12. Drizzle the parsley pesto over the beans and serve with the toast for dipping.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/cannellini-bean-salad-with-parsley-pesto-recipe.html (may not work)