Greek Butter Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Dill, and Oregano Recipe

Name: Greek Butter Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Dill, and Oregano Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
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 puree; 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

Inspired by gigantes plaki (Greek-style baked beans), this flavorful salad features butter beans enveloped in a vinegar-spiked tomato dressing, with dill, oregano, and a touch of cinnamon.

Greek Butter Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Dill, and Oregano Recipe

Prep 20 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 10 mins

Cooling Time 60 mins

Total 90 mins

Serves 4 servings

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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

Heat oil over medium heat in a medium skillet until shimmering. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender and nearly translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add beans, tomato puree, vinegar, dill, parsley, oregano, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, and cook until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to serve or cool to room temperature before serving. This dish is best eaten at room temperature, so remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
143	Calories
2g	Fat
24g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 165mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 602mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.