2 2008-07-24T00:00:16+01:00 This dish is lovely if the beef is slightly rare. The canellini beans make it a hearty meal. 16 Serves 4 * 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed * A pinch of [[dried chilli flakes|chilli flakes]] * 1 red onion * Extra virgin [[olive oil]] * 1 tablespoon [[balsamic vinegar]] * [[herbs|Basil or oregano]] * [[Salt]] * [[black peppercorns|Pepper]] * [[400g]] leftover beef cut into strips # Put the cannellini beans, garlic clove, chilli flakes and red onion into a baking dish. # Cover with foil and cook at 200°C (400°F) mark 6 for 25 minutes. # Remove and cool slightly. Drizzle over olive oil, a good slug of balsamic vinegar and sprinkle over a few basil or oregano sprigs, salt and pepper. # Slice the left over beef into slices and serve with the warm bean salad. This is a lovely Italian salad that can be served with other cooked meats such as chicken or lamb. false true false false false false true false false 3.00394282897979300147856086742238 4058 12190.0 2 Related recipe false approved caroline@lovefoodhatewaste.com 4e252ad5adf7e232 2 false Banbury Caroline Marson * Canned are most useful when in a hurry. Except for baked beans, once the can is open, tip the contents into a sieve or colander and run under the cold tap to rinse well. * If you want to use dried beans in a recipe instead of canned ones, soak half the weight of canned beans in cold water overnight then cook in fresh boiling water until tender. Drain and use in a recipe. * Beans can be served alone or mixed with other flavourings and foods. They are also great used to thicken soups and stews. They can be mixed with pasta or rice in soup for a hearty dish. * Beans are a good substitute for meat in burgers as protein. * Cold cooked beans are also excellent mixed with garlic dressing for a salad and served with cold meats or fish. 19 Beans Canned, dried or baked beans for the kids.