Marinated White Beans

By Beth Moncel

Marinated White Beans are a fast, easy, and versatile side dish that comes together in minutes with bold flavors like lemon and garlic.

Ingredients

• 2 -15 oz cans butter beans ($2.18)
• 1/4 bunch fresh parsley ($0.20)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.22)
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.05)
• 1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
• Salt and pepper to taste ($0.05)
• Salt and pepper to taste ($0.05)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the beans and rinse them with cool water in a colander. Let the excess water drain away.

2. 2

   Rinse and drain the parsley. Pull the parsley leaves from the stems, then chop them roughly.

3. 3

   Combine the rinsed beans, chopped parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, a pinch of salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Stir until everything is well mixed. Taste the beans and adjust the salt if needed. Refrigerate until ready to eat.