Romano Bean Salad

Name: Romano Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 260 min
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; 2 mint leaves, for garnish

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There are two ways you can do this recipe. You can boil your beans, dress them and serve immediately. I prefer it dressed and left to marinate in the fridge overnight, which gives you something closer to a pickled bean.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on January 31, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

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
2 mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

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.
Smash garlic, olive oil, mint, and salt using mortar and pestle.
Pour vinegar and half of olive oil mixture over beans and toss well.
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.
Remove beans from refrigerator, top with fresh mint and serve.

Cook's Note:

For best results, marinate beans in olive oil and vinegar mixture overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195	Calories
14g	Fat
17g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 16mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g	9%
Vitamin C 40mg	45%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 492mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Romano Bean Salad

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