Indian Spiced Bean and Feta Salad

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic scapes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  5. Add the canned beans and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the spices.
  6. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to soften.
  7. Season with salt and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Indian Spiced Bean and Feta Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of canned beans (such as cannellini or chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup garlic scapes, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic scapes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  5. Add the canned beans and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the spices.
  6. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to soften.
  7. Season with salt and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.