Description
Indulge in the warm comfort of creamy butter beans, simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. This dish pairs beautifully as a side or main course, offering a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these butter beans will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add drained butter beans to the pan, gently stirring to coat with oil; heat through for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, ensuring the beans are fully covered. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally for flavor melding.
- Add fresh thyme and rosemary along with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating smoked paprika or bacon. You can substitute thyme or rosemary with your favorite herbs.