Our 8-Bean Blend features a mix of cannellini, pinto, light red, great northern, black turtle, flageolet, French navy and small red beans. The colorful collection cooks evenly and makes a good choice for cold bean salads
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
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1 Pound Eight Bean Blend
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1 Red Onion, sliced
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1 Pound Fresh Green Beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
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1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
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1/3 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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2 Cloves Garlic, minced
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1/2 Teaspoon Mediterranean Oregano
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1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
Directions
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Place 8-Bean Blend in large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight.
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Place beans in large pot and add fresh water to cover beans by two inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until tender. Remove pot from heat and let cool. Drain beans, discarding liquid.
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Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain green beans in colander.
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Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and Mediterranean Oregano in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Toss in red onion and stir until evenly coated.
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Drain beans and add to large bowl. Add green beans and dressing. Stir until combined. Season with more salt to taste.