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Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad

Marinated Za'atar Bean Salad for a Fresh, Flavorful Feast

A vibrant Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for any gathering or quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Butter Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Za'atar
  • 1 tbsp Sumac optional
  • 1 tsp Cumin optional
To Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • colander
  • pan
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Thinly slice half a red onion and toss with kosher salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse the butter beans and chickpeas. Chop olives, mint, and parsley. Combine with marinated onions.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic until golden. Mix in za'atar, sumac, and cumin. Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the warm marinade over the bean mix and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust the salt and seasoning after marinating, and use fresh lemon for best flavor.

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