Flageolet Bean Relish

Description

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried flageolet beans or 3 (151/2 oz.) cans small white beans
• 1 small red onion, cut into small dice (3/4 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 roasted Anaheim peppers, peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Directions

1. In large saucepan, place dried beans in cold water to cover. Cook over medium heat until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans and place in large bowl. If using canned beans, rinse and drain beans. Place in large bowl.

2. Add Onion, garlic and peppers to beans in bowl; mix well. Stir in vinegar, oil, thyme and cumin. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let stand about 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.