ITALIAN WHITE BEANS WITH TUNA

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Similar but different to other tuna bean recipes, this uses a lot of canned/dried ingredients to make it quick & easy. Serve with sliced tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs. Another from 365 Easy Italian Recipes.

Provided by NOOBchef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (If you don't have them , you can sub other white beans)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
3/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
8 1/2 ounces tuna in vegetable oil, drained

Steps:

  • Drain beans and rinse well.
  • In a large bowl, combine garlic, thyme, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Beat with fork.
  • Add beans and red onion to bowl , toss to coat.
  • Break tuna up into medium-size chunks and toss lightly with beans.
  • Serve at room temperature - can be stored in fridge for up to a day.
  • NOTE : depending on how much there is, you may want to use the oil from the canned tuna in the recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 808.8, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 38.6

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