Savory Butter Beans
Butter beans, with their creamy texture and subtle flavor, are the perfect base for a comforting dish that brings loved ones together. This recipe showcases them in a simple, savory preparation that enhances their natural goodness with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and fresh herbs. Whether served as a main course or side dish, each bite is a warm embrace that promises to satisfy and delight. Experience the joy of cooking with this easy butter bean recipe that’s sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried butter beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the butter beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before use.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in soaked butter beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding thyme for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Before serving, squeeze lemon juice over the dish and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg