Tuscan Bean Appetizer
Chef Vito Tuscan Bean Appetizer
One of the Bistro's Favorite Recipes
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 14 Ounce cans Cannellini Beans
- 1 Large onion cut into wedges
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Ounces Prosciutto cut into ½ squares add more if you like
- Italian Bread cut into 4 - 1 inch slices
- Pecorino / Romano cheese for garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp or to taste Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
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Lightly toast bread and set aside.
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Large sauté pan heat olive oil to med high heat, add onions and sauté until caramelized, add garlic & prosciutto combine with onions until heated through.
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Now add beans, red pepper flakes simmer 5 – 10 minutes on med heat. Place toast on platter cover with bean mixture garnish with fresh Pecorino Romano cheese & parsley.