Tomatoes With Sicilian White Bean Purée Recipe

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic, peeled & minced
2 tbsps mayonnaise
1 tbsp minced green onion (including green top)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp drained capers
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini (white) beans, rinsed, drained, & mashed (see note above)
3 tbsps sliced fresh basil leaves
2 tbsps pine nuts
Salt & pepper
2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
3 firm-ripe tomatoes (about 1 3/4 lbs. total), rinsed, cored, & sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 tbsp dried currants

Directions

Step #1 In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over med-heat/flame, stir pine nuts often until golden, 5 to 10 mins.
Step #2 In a bowl, currants, lemon juice, parmesan, mayonnaise, mix mashed beans, green onion, capers, basil, & garlic until well mixed.
Step #3 Add salt & pepper to taste.
Step #4 Arrange tomato slices, overlapping, on a platter.
Step #5 Spoon bean mixture down the center of tomatoes.
Step #6 Sprinkle top with pine nuts.
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