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Pan-Fried Zata'ar Navy Beans

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried navy beans
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp zata'ar
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • pinch of crushed red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt plus extra for seasoning
  • chopped mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak beans for at least four hours or overnight.

  2. Place beans in a large pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 30 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

  3. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, zata’ar, sumac, red chili flakes and salt. Set aside.

  4. Heat a frying pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the beans and garlic. Fry for 4-6 minutes until hot and beginning to crisp.

  5. Remove from heat and toss with dressing and season as necessary. Garnish with mint. Serve immediately.