Dried Cannellini beans are a variety of white beans popular in throughout Italy.

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  1 lb bag dried cannellini - soaked until tender-overnight
• 2garlic cloves
• 1â?„2cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1lemon, juice of
• 1â?„2cup basil leaves
• 1â?„2cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1teaspoon ground cumin
• sea salt & black pepper

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DIRECTIONS

1. Soak beans overnight until tender - Drain and rinse under cold water, drain well.
2. Into a food processor or blender, put the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, parsley leaves, cumin, salt and pepper.
3. Pulse for a few seconds so that there is still texture. Put the beans into a bowl and pour over the dressing, toss well.
4. If possible leave for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving -- but can be eaten right away or store for the next day!