Greek Lemon-Mint Beans and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Greek Lemon-Mint Beans and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups diced carrots; 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced red or green bell peppers; 2 cups diced zucchini; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; one 15-ounce can artichoke hearts in brine, drained and chopped; one 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups); one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Salt; Ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 cups seeded and diced red or green bell peppers
2 cups diced zucchini
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
one 15-ounce can artichoke hearts in brine, drained and chopped
one 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt
Ground black pepper

1
In a large covered skillet or soup pot on medium low heat, cook the onions, garlic, and salt in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the carrots and bell peppers and continue to cook for about 3 minutes, or until the carrots begin to soften.
3
Add the zucchini and red pepper flakes and dried mint, if using, and cook for about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the artichoke hearts, beans, and tomatoes, cover, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender but still brightly colored, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the fresh mint, if using, and the dill and lemon juice.
6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7
You may want more mint and dill.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Lemon-Mint Beans and Vegetables falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Lemon-Mint Beans and Vegetables

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