Bean - White Bean, Onion and Garlic w/ oil and lemon dressing

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried navy beans, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/3 cup fresh coarsely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tea. salt
  • /2 tea. pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Bring beans and 6 cups water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, 40 minutes or until beans are firm-tender. Drain.

Place onion, garlic, and parsley in a large heatproof bowl. Add beans, olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss gently. Cover and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Remove beans from refrigerator, and let stand, covered, at room temperature, 1 hour. Add lemon juice, and toss lightly. Garnish with parsley, if desired.