Marinated White Beans with Herbs and Lemon

A bright and flavorful Mediterranean side dish featuring tender white beans marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Calories

327 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.62/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

15ouncesCanned White Beans (Cannellini or Great Northern)(drained and rinsed)

£0.70

0.3cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil

£0.45

3tablespoonsFresh Lemon Juice(from about 1 lemon)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

0.3cupFresh Parsley(chopped)

£0.40

2teaspoonsFresh Oregano(chopped)

£0.35

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(or to taste)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£2.48

£0.62 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained and rinsed white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
2.
Gently toss the ingredients together to ensure the beans are well coated with the marinade.
3.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the beans to an airtight container.
4.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. The longer the beans marinate, the more flavorful they will become.
5.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add a bit more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
6.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, appetizer, or as part of a larger Mediterranean spread.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (190g)

327 kcal / 1368 kJ

Carbs

28.9g

11% of RDA

Fat

18.7g

27% of RDA

Protein

11.6g

23% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9.2 g

31% of RDA

Sugar

1.8 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

710 mg

31% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.6 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

Feel free to add other herbs like thyme, rosemary, or mint for a different flavor profile.

If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.

These marinated white beans are also delicious served on top of salads or with grilled bread.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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