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Marinated Beans Recipe

March 15, 2021 by Samantha 3 Comments

Perfectly tender with bright herb and shallot flavours, these Marinated Beans are ideal for a make ahead lunch, to add to any snack or charcuterie board, or simply to complete a meal. A totally scrumptious white beans recipe. 

Marinated Beans with vibrant green herbs in an olive oil marinade.

It’s finallllllly here! My favourite white bean recipe in the form of totally crave-worthy Marinated Beans recipe. 

I adore them in oh so many ways. Straight up with a spoon, on toast, and a few more ways I’ve got listed below for you. 

Prep for Marinated Beans with shallots, crushed red peppers and olive oil.

How do you make beans taste good? You bean sceptics might be asking. Herbs! Shallots! Vinegar! Salt! 

Basically this recipe has all the flavourful ingredients you need to highlight how great beans are. 

Marinated Beans on a baguettes with avocado.

I adjusted this recipe from BA as I don’t love having to measure oil and vinegar all the time. I figure out the secret combination to suit whatever size shallot I have in the house (because shallots come in all sizes).

I also found my favourite trio of herbs to use that are available year round – marinaded beans wait for no one! I’m talking chives, dill, and mint or basil and parsley. 

Marinated Beans in a white bowl being held.

So what can you make with a Marinated Beans recipe? 

  • Toast with sautéed kale and topped with marinated beans;
  • In a wrap with tomatoes and cucumbers;
  • Topping Avocado Toast,
  • Romain or Kale Salad (mixed all together so the marinade acts as a salad dressing);
  • Scattered across grilled steak; 
  • Soup garnish; or
  • On toast with an egg.

Do beans need to be soaked? Nope, beans do not need to be soaked, but I usually do soak my beans as it drastically reduces the overall cooking time.

If you don’t soak your beans and aren’t using canned, be sure to follow the instructions to fully cook the beans. 

A white bean recipe or a pinto bean recipe, I almost always use soaked beans before cooking them. 

Pinto beans and white beans soaking prior to cooking.

While soaking beans overnight takes some planing ahead, it’s not a lot of effort. Simply add beans to a container and cover with an inch or two of water, cover and park in the fridge overnight. The next day simply drain and cook beans as directed. 

In addition to reducing overall cooking time, beans retain their skins which keep their tender interior intact. 

Marinated Beans with dried pinto beans on the side.

One of our favourite ways to enjoy creamy beans is in this riff on risotto made with beans! It takes a white bean recipe to the next level in this Canadian Bean-otto. 

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Marinated Beans with vibrant green herbs in an olive oil marinade.
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Marinated Beans Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Delicious marinated bean recipe with vibrant herbs and zesty shallots.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy bean recipe, green bean recipe, marinated beans, white bean recipe, white beans recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2-4 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup cooked dried beans or canned white beans* or any mix of beans or chickpeas you prefer
  • 2-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped herbs**
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed pepper flakes
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Add chopped shallot to a small bowl and top with white wine vinegar until just covered. Set aside.

  2. Add beans to a medium bowl and cover with olive oil. Add herbs, salt, and peppers and gently mix until blended.

  3. Add shallot to bean mixture and gently mix until well combined.

  4. Place in an airtight jar or container and keep in fridge for up to 5-7 days.

Recipe Notes

* I used a mix of pinto and white beans in this recipe, however I often use only one type of bean for ease of preparation. Cannellini beans are my favourite, but any will work including chickpeas. 1 cups equals about 1 x 15 oz can of beans. 

** My favourite combo of herbs is chives, dill, and cilantro. Other combinations include dill, mint, and parsley, or parsley, cilantro and dill, or basil and parsley. If you only have two complementing herbs go with them - they'll be great! 

Nutrition Facts
Marinated Beans Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 942mg27%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 196IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 130mg13%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Filed Under: Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: beans, pinot beans, vegan, Vegetarian, white beans

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  1. AvatarJacqueline Debono says

    March 20, 2021 at 10:39 am

    What a delicious way to serve beans. I love cannellini beans and we use them a lot here in Italy. I have a packet of dried beans in the larder. Am going to soak them tonight and make this tomorrow!
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 22, 2021 at 7:17 am

      That's great! Let me know your thoughts.
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  2. AvatarAllyssa says

    April 9, 2021 at 5:05 am

    Thanks a lot for this marinated beans recipe I super loved it. Thank you so much for sharing!
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