Creamy Butter Beans
Butter beans are a creamy delight that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. With their buttery texture and inviting flavor, this dish combines simple ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs to create a warm, satisfying side or main course. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, these beans promise to impress and evoke cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butter beans (canned or soaked dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse canned butter beans or soak dried ones overnight.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic & beans: Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add butter beans and mix well.
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth to cover the beans halfway and bring to a simmer.
- Season & simmer: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and herbs; simmer for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with lemon juice: Stir in lemon juice right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg