Bread With Bean Tapenade Recipe

• 1 can white beans liquid removed
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 bot Italian vinaigrette, or possibly any salad dressing in your refrigerator Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 loaf bread, either white baguette, or possibly loaf of sliced white bread Extra virgin olive oil Minced scallions for garnish

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the beans with the butter just to cook slightly and soften.
2. Add in approximately 2 to 3 Tbsp.
3. of Italian vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Either mash by hand or possibly in a food processor, pulse till mashed and well blended.
5. Set aside.
6. If you are using a plain white loaf of bread, trim the crusts off, cut into triangles.
7. Then brush with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top.
8. Then place on a cookie sheet, and place in a 275 degree oven, under the broiler and toast till just golden brown.
9. If you're using a free form white loaf of bread, slice it approximately 1/4-inch thick and into approximately 3-inch rounds and follow the instructions for the plain white loaf above.
10. Apply 1 to 2 Tbsp.
11. of Bean Tapenade.
12. Optional garnish, minced scallions.
13. This recipe yields 4 servings as an accompaniment.

white beans, butter, italian vinaigrette, bread

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bread-with-bean-tapenade-91704 (may not work)