Marinated Beans Recipes

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in boiling water for 4- 5 minutes until tender, but still crisp.
• Drain, immerse in ice water till cool. Drain.
• Whisk vinegars, sugar, EVOO, salt and pepper together in a serving bowl. Add onion and green beans, stir together.
• Marinate in refrigerator for at least five hours. Shake it up once in awhile. Over night is even better.
• Enjoy.

MARINATED WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the garlic and olive oil in a small skillet and set over low heat. Cook until the garlic begins to slowly sizzle, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes (don't let the garlic brown as it will become bitter). Increase the heat to medium and add the capers, lemon zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and return to a sizzle. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
• Combine the beans, tomato and parsley in a medium serving bowl. Drizzle the warm garlic oil over and toss well. Season with salt as desired.

MARINATED BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add chopped shallot to a small bowl and top with white wine vinegar until just covered. Set aside.
• Add beans to a medium bowl and cover with olive oil. Add herbs, salt, and peppers and gently mix until blended.
• Add shallot to bean mixture and gently mix until well combined.
• Place in an airtight jar or container and keep in fridge for up to 5-7 days.

MARINATED THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato, onion, celery and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; gently stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

BEST BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

MARINATED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans and peas in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the next nine ingredients; mix well. Pour over bean mixture and stir well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Add onion rings just before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

OUR FAVORITE MARINATED 3 BEAN SALAD (GREAT FOR MEAL PREP)

Steps:

• Prepare an ice batch by filling a large mixing bowl with lots of ice and then water, set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil ( you can have the water coming to a boil while you trim your green beans). Once the water has come to a boil add the green beans and allow them to sit in the hot water for 30 seconds to 1 minute - they will turn bright green. Once the beans have been blanched immediately transfer them into the ice bath by using a slotted spoon. Allow them to hang out int he ice bath for at least 5 minutes. Once they are cooled down drain them from the water and remove any ice cubes - set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper - whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust any seasoning or flavors.
• To the mixing bowl with the dressing add the green beans that have been chilled and drained from the ice bath, along with the drained and rinsed red kidney beans and chickpeas, and the red onion. Stir to combine.
• Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, although 8 hours (or overnight) is best. It really isn't as good served room temperature. The longer it chills in the fridge the more the dressing "marinates" the veggies adding tons of flavor to them. This salad is really best made one day in advance.
• Give the salad a good stir serve in bowls or on plates. Sprinkle some feta cheese over top, if desired.
• This salad makes great leftovers and gets even better the longer it sits. It will keep in the fridge for up to one 1 week.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fill a pot large enough to hold the green beans with water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
• While the water is heating, snap off the ends of the beans and rinse them in cold water. When the water comes to a boil, salt it generously (about 1 teaspoon per quart of water) and put in the beans. Cook until they are tender all the way through but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, sliver the olives by slicing the flesh away from the pits. Lightly crush and peel the garlic cloves, shred the basil, and coarsely chop the oregano. Put the olives, garlic, basil, oregano, and capers in the salad bowl you will be using.
• When the beans are cooked, drain them well and add them to the salad bowl. Add the vinegar and toss. Add the olive oil, toss again, and taste for salt. Let stand at room temperature for about 3 hours and remove the garlic cloves before serving.

MARINATED MIXED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix herbs and oil in a large bowl to coat herbs. Add beans and red pepper and toss to combine. Season generously with salt.
• Add shallot mixture to bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
• Do Ahead
• Beans can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MARINATED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Place chickpeas in a bowl. Add olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and sea salt and mix well. Marinate chickpeas in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.