Marinated White Beans
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Marinated White Beans
Description
This recipe combines rinsed white beans with a flavorful medley of finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, tarragon, and mint. Roasted red bell peppers and shallots provide sweetness and crunch, while minced garlic adds pungency. The dressing is a simple blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.
After mixing, the bean salad is refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the beans absorb the bright, herbal dressing. The texture remains tender from the beans but with contrast from the diced peppers and shallots. The lemon juice gives freshness and acidity, balanced by the warmth of the red pepper flakes.
This marinated bean dish is versatile and can be served on its own, alongside grilled meats, or as part of a larger vegetarian spread. It stores well in the refrigerator for several days, making it a convenient prepared salad.
The beans keep fresh for 3 to 4 days refrigerated. Leftover roasted red peppers from your jar can be repurposed in other recipes such as hummus or tahini sauce to minimize waste.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) White beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup parsley fresh, chopped herbs
- ½ cup cilantro
- ½ cup basil
- ½ cup dill
- ½ cup tarragon
- ½ cup mint
- 2 red bell pepper finely diced, roasted
- ⅓ cup shallot finely diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- black pepper to taste, ground
Instructions
- Mix together. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the white beans, herbs, red peppers, shallot, garlic, oil, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Marinate. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. Stir again before serving or store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
- Store the marinated white beans in the refrigerator; they remain fresh for 3 to 4 days.
- Leftover roasted red peppers can be used in recipes like roasted red pepper hummus or tahini sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1146mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 772IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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