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Mediterranean-Style Beans
Recipes
Mediterranean-Style Beans
6 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 small zucchini
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can cannellini beans
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup diced fresh red onions
  • ½ cup julienne-cut, sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon capers

Prep

    Steps

      1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut into ¼-inch-thick slices (1 cup). Chop garlic and parsley; set parsley aside. Drain and rinse beans.
      2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons oil in pan, then add garlic, onions, and beans; cook and stir 4–5 minutes until onions begin to soften.
      3. Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, olives, vinegar, and capers; cook 3–4 minutes until thoroughly heated.
      4. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with parsley; serve.

    Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 360mg, Total Carb 14g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 4g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 10%, Potassium 8%