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 mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
- 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
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