Method
Serves 8
If using dried beans place soaked beans into a medium-size pot and
cover generously with cold water. Place over a high heat, bring to
the boil, reduce heat and cook beans 2-2½ hours till very tender.
Drain and set aside.
Into the base of a small heavy-based frypan pour the oil and heat
till hot. Reduce heat to medium, add cooked or canned beans, garlic
and pine nuts, and cook stirring gently for 2-3 minutes till hot
and combined. Remove from heat, and add parsley, thyme, salt and
pepper.
Serve hot with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and
lemon juice.