Chilled Tomatoes Stuffed With White Beans And

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHILLED TOMATOES STUFFED WITH WHITE BEANS AND

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c White beans, dry (Great
-Northern or navy)
4 lg Tomatoes, ripe
1/2 c Pesto
1/4 ts Salt
Pepper to taste
1/2 md Red onion -- minced, plus 1
-Tbs for garnish
1/2 Celery rib -- minced

1. Rinse the beans in a strainer under cold running
water, and remove and discard any damaged beans or
stones. Put the beans in a bowl and cover with water
to soak overnight. Alternatively, cook the beans for 2
minutes in wter to cover, then remove from heat and
let soak, ocvered for 1 hour. Drain, then add enough
fresh water to cover plus 2 inches. Cook, partially
covered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain again.

2. Meanwhile, slice off the top of each tomato and
scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Discard. Invert the
tomatoes on a plate and allow to drain.

3. Toss the hot cooked beans in a medium-sized bowl
with thepesto, salt, pepper, onion, and clery. Taste
to adjust the seasoning. Chill for at least one hour,
or until cold.

Source: Vegetarian Pleasures, by Jeanne Lemlin/MM by
DEEANNE



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