Bean Croquettes
Navy beans, 1 cup.
Olive oil, 1 tablespoonful.
Bread crumbs.
Salt, 1 level teaspoonful.
Beaten egg, 1.
Cover beans with water, soak overnight, drain, and cook in fresh boiling water until tender, or about an hour. Drain, press through a colander, add salt and olive oil. Mix thoroughly and roll into cylinder-shaped croquettes; dip into beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs and bake in moderate oven. Serve with tomato sauce.