Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans or Romano beans, trimmed
  • 1 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons shredded basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the green beans and yellow wax beans and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain, pat dry and let cool.
  • Cut the beans into 2-inch lengths.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic and crushed red pepper.
  • Fold in the cannellini beans and green and yellow beans.
  • Season with salt and pepper, toss well and serve.