Odeliza Jacoba Recipes

Mahalo Chicos,

I personally enjoy summer’s bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. I especially appreciate green beans and white beans because of their flavor and heath benefits.

My three bean summer salad is a great addition for a nice romantic picnic on the beach or even a quiet late evening supper with your love one.

Prep time: Less than 5 minutes

Cook time: Less than 5 minutes

Serves: Up to 2 people

What you’ll need:

1. Pot for boiling water with about 4 cups of water
2. A vegetable steamer or any sort of drainer you can use to place the beans on top of the pot of boiling water
3. A large salad bowl or any sort of bowl
4. A small bowl
5. 200 grams or so of fresh green beans rinsed, tips cut off and cut into 1/2 inch
6. 200 grams of so of fresh white beans rinsed, tips cut off and cut into 1/2 inch
7. 1 can of chic peas or white beans drained and rinsed
8. 1 c of balsamic vinegar
9. 1/2 c of already prepared mustard
10. 1 t of dried red chili flakes or extra if you like it hot
11. Lime
12. a bushel of cilantro coarsely chopped
13. 1/2 slice of a cucumber peeled, seeds removed and cubed
14. 1 c of extra virgin olive oil (evvo)
15. Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper corns to taste

What to do:

1. Take the pot with the 4 cups of water and bring to a boil
2. Place the two beans on the steamer or drainer and place on top of the pot
3. Meanwhile, take the small bowl and in it mix the balsamic vinegar, evoo, mustard, chili flakes and salt and pepper until combined thoroughly. Set aside.
4. After less than 5 minutes remove the two beans let cool off for a few minutes and take a large bowl place the chic peas and two beans in it.
5. Mix the dressing reserving a tablespoon for later
6. Add the cucumber and cilantro
7. Cut the lime into wedges and garnish
8. Use the reserved dressing as a dip
9. Add freshly ground sea salt and black pepper corn to your taste

Enjoy!

Ciao,

Odeliza Jacoba

Odeliza