Miller's Beans, or Fagioli alla Mugnaia: One usually encounters sogliola alla mugnaia (also known as Sole Meunière), but millers eat other things as well. This refreshing summer bean salad is from the Marche. The recipe will serve 4-6 handily, and will also be nice the next day.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans
- 2 ounces (50 g) finely minced canned tuna
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, well crumbled
- A salted anchovy (or 2 filets) rinsed, boned, and minced (or ground in a mortar)
- 1/2 a clove of garlic, minced
- 2 fresh mint leaves, shredded
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) extravirgin olive oil
Preparation:
Soak the beans overnight, then boil them in water to cover by an inch or so, until tender. Drain them well and put them in a bowl.
While the beans are cooking, combine the other ingredients in a bowl, whisking them well. Pour the sauce over the beans and serve them cool. This will also be perfect for a picnic.
Yield: 4-6 servings Miller's Summer Bean Salad.
While the beans are cooking, combine the other ingredients in a bowl, whisking them well. Pour the sauce over the beans and serve them cool. This will also be perfect for a picnic.
Yield: 4-6 servings Miller's Summer Bean Salad.
