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Marinated Gigante Beans Recipe

Marinated Gigante Beans

Amy
Marinated Gigante Beans are a simple yet stunning dish that bursts with bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a side or a hearty snack, they’re ready in just 10 minutes of prep, with a 2-hour marinating time that lets the flavors meld beautifully.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked gigante beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 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

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the gigante beans, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, salt, red pepper flakes, and several grinds of pepper. Add more olive oil as needed to coat the beans well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight. Season to taste and serve.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keyword gigante beans, healthy appetizer, marinated recipe, vegetarian dish
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