Tag: green beans

Marinated Bean Salad

October 2, 2020

Gigantes are basically giant lima beans, found often in Greek cuisine. I think that lima beans are underestimated. They have a mild, slightly buttery taste and hold their shape well through cooking. Plus, they are a good source of plant protein and fiber. They may be a Greek staple, but are not so common in … Continued

Tuna Salad Niҫoise

December 6, 2019

Niҫoise salad originates from the French city of Nice and is known to have black (Niҫoise) olives, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes and capers. My Tuna Salad Niҫoise doesn’t stray much from this classic pescetarian favorite. Here I use caperberries instead of capers, which are easier to eat around for those who do not like the … Continued