Description
This vibrant recipe features marinated Gigante beans, soaked with fresh lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a protein-rich snack, these beans are tender, tangy, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, enhanced by garlic and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans
- 3 cups cooked gigante beans, drained and rinsed
Marinade
- 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
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked gigante beans, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Adjust Olive Oil: If necessary, add more olive oil to fully coat the beans and enhance their flavor and texture.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated beans for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. For best results, marinate overnight.
- Season and Serve: Before serving, taste the beans and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, maintaining freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes adds richness and depth, but if unavailable, rehydrate dry tomatoes in warm water before chopping.
- Marinating overnight enhances taste; however, a minimum of 2 hours is sufficient for good flavor infusion.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve as a salad, a side dish, or even use as a topping for bruschetta or grain bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
