georgian bean salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups dry kidney beans
• salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup shelled walnuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons red vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 small white onion, minced
• 2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 10 hrs 50 mins


• place beans in a bowl; cover with plenty of water. soak for 8 hours or overnight.
• drain beans and transfer to a large pot; cover with plenty of water, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are soft, about 90 minutes. drain and season with salt.
• grind walnuts and garlic to a fine paste in a food processor. add vinegar, 1/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. process until smooth.
• mix beans, onion, chicken, and dressing in a bowl. chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. garnish with 1 tablespoon parsley and 2 tablespoons cilantro.