Name: Romano Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh romano or green beans; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 pcs fresh mint leaves; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 pcs fresh mint leaves

How To Make Romano Bean Salad

Giving you a new take on a popular veggie, this bean salad is bright and acidic in the best possible ways. Marinate in the fridge for a pickled finish.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Marinate Time: 4 hours

Total: 4 hours 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lbfresh romano or green beanstrimmed
2clovesgarlicsliced
2tbspolive oil
2pcsfresh mint leavestorn
salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
2tbspwhite wine vinegar
2pcsfresh mint leavesfor garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add beans and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, or until nearly tender.
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.