Butter Beans with Garlic, Lemon and Herbs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2454 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American-Mediterranean Fusion
Butter Beans with Garlic, Lemon and Herbs
Description
This recipe centers on canned butter beans heated gently with spices including red pepper flakes, cumin, smoked paprika, and optional Urfa pepper, which are toasted briefly in olive oil with minced garlic. The beans then simmer in vegetable broth until warmed and slightly thickened. Lemon juice, chopped green onions, parsley, and dill are stirred in at the end to infuse fresh, bright notes.
The preparation emphasizes careful heat control to avoid burning garlic and spices, preserving their delicate flavors. The combination of spices adds mild heat and earthiness, and the creamy butter beans provide a soft texture that contrasts with the fresh herbs.
Serving suggestions include pairing with your favorite crusty bread, or mixing into plain cooked pasta or rice to make a simple, flavorful meal. The dish is suitable for those who enjoy Mediterranean-inspired flavors with a touch of heat balanced by citrus and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Urfa pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 butter beans drained and rinsed, canned, 15-ounce
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- lemon juice of 2
- 2 green onion trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts
- 1/3 cup parsley roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup dill roughly chopped
Instructions
- Toast the seasonings. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once it begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, urfa pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute (do not let the garlic brown or the oil will taste bitter).
- Simmer the beans. Add the drained butter beans and the broth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer until the beans are warm and the broth is just slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Finish and serve. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, green onions, and fresh herbs. Serve warm, with your favorite crusty bread, rice, or tossed with cooked plain pasta.
Notes
- Prepare broth, spices, and beans in advance to avoid burning garlic or spices during cooking as the process moves quickly.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to reduce spiciness or omit entirely if sensitive to heat.
- Urfa pepper is optional and can be excluded if not available or preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245.4kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.9g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.2g | 22% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2g | 26% |
| Sodium | 964.9mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 570.1mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10.9g | 44% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1121.7IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 73.8mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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