Marinated Mixed Beans Recipes

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil and salad dressing. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

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• Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and add to the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat very dry. Add to a serving bowl along with the cannellini beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, sliced celery and leaves, red onion, peperoncini, olives and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, peperoncini brine, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to make a smooth dressing. Pour over the bean mixture and toss well. Season with salt if needed. This salad can be made a day ahead --- the green beans may discolor a bit because of the lemon juice but will taste even better with the longer marination time.

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• 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.

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• Combine drained beans in a large colander, rinse with water. Drain and pour into a large mixing bowl.
• Add celery, parsley, green and black olives, and chopped green onions.
• Combine salad oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, brown sugar and minced garlic.
• Pour over bean mixture. Mix lightly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Toss mixture well and serve in lettuce cups.

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• In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add cauliflower, carrot and beans; cook for 2 minutes after water returns to a boil. Add fennel; cook for 3 minutes after water returns to a boil. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain.
• To prepare marinade, whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
• Place cooked vegetables in a large bowl. Add mushrooms, onion and cilantro. Pour marinade over vegetables; toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or more. Drain before serving or serve with a slotted spoon.