Garlic-Infused Beans: Quick, Tasty, Protein-Rich!

Mega simple, mega tasty and satisfying! A real find! You can serve beans with garlic to the table as an independent dish or as a side dish for meat or poultry. The salad is rich in protein, which is especially attractive for those who are on a diet or have dietary restrictions.
cook time: 8h 15 min
Lucas Halstead
Garlic-Infused Beans: Quick, Tasty, Protein-Rich!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177
Calories
12g
Fat
11g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic (2-3 cloves) 2 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Dill 30 g
Green cilantro 30 g
Red beans 200 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make beans with garlic? Very simple! To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. Any beans will do — red, white or mixed. I have Kidney beans. It is bright, quite large and does not lose its shape when cooked. Any vegetable oil will do for the dressing. I have olive.

Step 2

Step 2
Pre-soak the beans in cold water for 6-8 hours. I usually put the beans in the evening so that I can boil them in the morning. Depending on the variety, you may need more or less soaking time, so check the instructions on the package. There you will also find the necessary information about the cooking time of a particular variety.

Step 3

Step 3
Drain the water and place the beans in a saucepan. Pour fresh water over the beans, put on the fire and cook over medium heat until tender. I cooked for about 1 hour. Finally, add salt to taste. How to choose a pan, read the article at the end of this recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the finished beans on a sieve and dry. If you want to significantly reduce cooking time, you can use ready-made canned beans.

Step 5

Step 5
Wash the cilantro and dill, dry and finely chop. If desired, you can replace or supplement with other herbs, for example, parsley, basil, green onions, wild garlic, etc.

Step 6

Step 6
In a salad bowl, combine beans, cilantro, dill, and garlic cloves passed through a press. Pour vegetable oil over the salad, salt, pepper and mix. If you wish, you can add other spices to your taste, for example, suneli hops, paprika, etc.

Step 7

Step 7
Bean salad with garlic and herbs is ready. Bon appetit!

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