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Italian Marinated White Beans

A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring white beans marinated in a blend of Italian herbs and spices, perfect as a side or salad topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the beans
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans.
Make the marinade
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and marinate
  1. Pour the marinade over the beans and gently toss to coat. Add the chopped parsley and mix again.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or salad topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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