Salad with beans, garlic and dill

4 servings

90 minutes

Salad with beans, garlic, and dill is a simple yet surprisingly aromatic dish from the depths of American cuisine, where the balance of flavors and nutritional value of ingredients are appreciated. Tender, rich beans gain zest from garlic, while fresh dill and parsley add summer freshness. Lemon juice gives the dish a light tanginess, and cumin adds a warm spicy note. Olive oil brings all components together in a harmonious blend. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 198.6
• Proteins: 8g
• Fats: 12.9g
• Carbohydrates: 13.2g

Ingredients

• Beans: 450 g
• Olive oil: 0.3 glass
• Chopped parsley: 3 tbsp
• Chopped dill: 3 tbsp
• Ground cumin: 1 tsp
• Finely chopped garlic: 4 clove
• Lemon juice: 30 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. It is necessary to soak the beans overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 450 g

2. Drain the water from the bowl of beans, transfer the beans to a large pot, add water, and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to medium and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until tender for about 50 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 450 g

3. Drain the water, transfer the beans to a bowl, add oil, parsley, dill, cumin, garlic, juice, salt and pepper; let it sit for 30 minutes and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Chopped parsley: 3 tablespoons
   • Chopped dill: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
   • Finely chopped garlic: 4 cloves
   • Lemon juice: 30 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste