Romano Bean Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh romano or green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 fresh mint leaves, torn
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook uncovered until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and set aside in a large bowl.
  2. Smash garlic, olive oil, mint, and salt using mortar and pestle.
  3. Pour vinegar and half of olive oil mixture over beans and toss well.
  4. Transfer beans to a resealable freezer bag. Pour remaining olive oil mixture into bag, squeeze out all air, seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  5. Remove beans from refrigerator, top with fresh mint and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

454 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 37.7g 48% DV
Carbs 18.4g 7% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10201mg 100% DV
Potassium 49.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 319mg 25% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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