Instructions: In a medium saucepan, heat the beans with the butter just to cook slightly and soften. Add approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of Italian vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Either mash by hand or in a food processor, pulse until mashed and well blended. Set aside.

If you are using a plain white loaf of bread, trim the crusts off, cut into triangles. Then brush with olive oil, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top. Then place on a cookie sheet, and place in a 275 degree oven, under the broiler and toast until just golden.

If youre using a free form white loaf of bread, slice it approximately 1/4-inch thick and into approximately 3-inch rounds and follow the instructions for the plain white loaf above.

Apply 1 to 2 tablespoons of Bean Tapenade. Optional garnish, chopped scallions.

This recipe yields 4 servings as an accompaniment.

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