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Marinated Gigante Beans with Lemon, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salads & Sides
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Marinated Gigante Beans recipe is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender gigante beans tossed in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon, fresh parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a side dish, the beans absorb the marinade beautifully after a few hours, offering a Mediterranean-inspired taste with a hint of spice.

Ingredients

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Marinade and Beans

  • 3 cups cooked gigante beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, preferably oil-packed
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly stir together the gigante beans, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  2. Adjust Olive Oil: Add additional olive oil as needed to coat the beans well, which helps the flavors meld and enhances the richness of the dish.
  3. Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight, allowing the beans to absorb the vibrant marinade, intensifying the taste and softening the overall texture.
  4. Serve and Store: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish up to a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor; drain them slightly before chopping if very oily.
  • Serve this marinated bean salad as a side dish, appetizer, or over greens for a light meal.
  • Ensure beans are well drained to avoid diluting the marinade.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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