Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Lemon Garlic Butter Beans recipe. This Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a perfect balance of flavors with a hint of lemon zest, garlic, and the richness of butter beans in a velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic (minced):
4 cloves
Shallot (finely chopped):
1 small
Butter Beans (drained and rinsed):
2 cans (15 ounces each)
Lemon Zest:
1 teaspoon
Lemon Juice:
2 tablespoons
Vegetable Broth:
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free):
1/3 cup
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley (chopped):
2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the butter beans: Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vegetable broth: Simmer for 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Pour in the heavy cream: Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
- Season and serve: Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Add minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté until fragrant and softened.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Serve with crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or as a side to grilled protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
