Grilled White Beans with Cucumber
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite summer dishes to throw together when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. White beans are packed with fiber and protein, making them incredibly filling, and the best part is this whole meal comes together in under an hour. The cool, crisp cucumber paired with grilled beans creates such a lovely contrast, while fresh basil and mint brighten everything up. It's simple, budget friendly, and honestly, it tastes way better than anything you'd pay for at a restaurant. Trust me, once you try this, you'll be making it all season long.
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Ingredients
- 400 gwhite beans
- 2cucumber(diced)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1garlic clove
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 tbspfresh basil(chopped)
- 1 tbspfresh mint(chopped)
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Add white beans to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Place the beans on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Tip: For added smokiness, you can char the beans.
- 5
Transfer the grilled beans back to the bowl.
- 6
Add chopped basil and mint, stir to combine.
- 7
Serve with diced cucumber.
Tip: Enjoy as a refreshing side dish!
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