Greek butter bean salad with tomatoes, dill, and oregano
Try this delightful Greek butter bean salad with fresh tomatoes, fragrant dill, and aromatic oregano for a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup canned tomato purée
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Greek
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it starts to shine. Put in chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir and cook until soft and almost see-through, approximately for 6 minutes.
- Introduce beans, tomato paste, vinegar, fresh dill, parsley, oregano, and a pinch of cinnamon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, let it simmer, and blend the flavors for around 3 minutes. Chill until you're prepared to serve or let it cool down to room temperature before serving. For the best taste experience, enjoy this dish at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge 1 hour before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Fat: 11 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 97 g
- Potassium: 2336 mg
- Magnesium: 264 mg