Cargamanto and Green-Bean Salad with Chimichurri Dressing

Name: Cargamanto and Green-Bean Salad with Chimichurri Dressing
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 3 celery ribs, sliced 1/8 inch thick; 79 milliliters coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; 4 garlic cloves; 340 grams green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 79 milliliters fresh lemon juice; 296 milliliters 1/2 pound red or white dried cargamanto beans , picked over and rinsed; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil

Cargamanto and Green-Bean Salad with Chimichurri Dressing might be just the South American recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 234 calories, 5g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up celery ribs, cargamanto beans, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours.

Instructions

Cover cargamanto beans with water by 2 inches in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then boil 1 minute.

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Remove from heat and cover, then soak 1 hour.

Drain, discarding water.

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Return drained cargamanto beans to pot and add 8 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer beans, partially covered, until tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

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Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lemon juice and oil in a large bowl.

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Drain cargamanto beans well and add to dressing while still hot, tossing to coat. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

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Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

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Drain, then plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking.

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Drain beans and pat dry, then stir into cargamanto beans with celery and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

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· Dried cargamanto beans are available at Latino markets and some supermarkets. Instead of using the quick-soak method, you can soak dried beans (without heating) overnight. · Bean salad is best eaten the day it is made.

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