Description
A flavorful and creamy dish of marinated white beans infused with herbs, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing the white beans thoroughly in a colander.
- Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss in the beans and gently stir until they’re coated.
- Add the chopped parsley and toss with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle in the lemon zest if using.
- Let the beans marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, allow to marinate longer if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg