Description
Marinated White Beans are a vibrant and nutritious addition to your meal repertoire. These beans are not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, perfect for topping on toast, adding to salads, or serving as a side dish. The combination of fresh herbs, roasted red peppers, and tangy lemon creates a delightful flavor profile that elevates any dish. Packed with protein and fiber, they make for a healthy option that’s great for meal prep—just make a batch and store them in the fridge for easy access throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, basil)
- 2 roasted red peppers (finely diced)
- ⅓ cup finely diced shallot
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, herbs, roasted red peppers, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir again before serving or transfer into a sealed container for storage in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg