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Summer Easy Bean Salad

A warm easy bean salad with yellow pepper, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and delicious fresh herbs. This makes a perfect Summer dinner or lunch alongside some char grilled crusty bread.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1.6 lb (760g) canned cannellini beans , drained*
  • 1 eggplant/aubergine
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic , finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch basil , finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch parsley , finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Remove the seeds and white from the pepper and finely chop that and the onion and eggplant. Add to a large frying pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil and cook down, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, remove the seeds from the tomatoes and finely chop. Add to the pan with the finely chopped garlic and oregano, stir. Fry for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cannellini beans and remove from the heat. Add the lemon zest, parsley, basil and a good pinch of salt and pepper, Stir to combine. Serve with some char-grilled crusty bread.
To make char-grilled bread (optional)
  1. Cut slices of ciabatta bread and drizzle with a little olive oil. Place on a hot griddle pan until toasted and slightly charred on each side, sprinkle with salt.Tip: This is especially good with goats cheese spread on top with this salad.

Notes

  • Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate. * weight of cannellini beans is BEFORE being drained

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.